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Chicken Enchiladas and Pancreatic Cancer
For William Ramshaw, a typical meal of Mexican food led to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, including a Whipple procedure and chemoradiation.
Around to Enjoy the Simple Pleasures of Life
Ken Vickers is enjoying family, friends, and riding his Harley Davidson around the country after pancreatic cancer and a Whipple procedure.
A Simple Blood Test for Early Detection of Eight Cancers Shows Promise
Dr. Anne Marie Lennon explains the CancerSEEK blood test, a liquid biopsy in clinical trials for early detection of eight cancers, including pancreatic.
Medical Marijuana: More Science Could Help Clear the Air
What’s the scoop on medical marijuana? Legal? Helpful? Find the most up-to-date information on what it is approved for, and where the research is going.
COVID-19: What You Should Do Now
Learn what you should do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially if you have a weakened immune system from pancreatic cancer treatment.
Keep Your Glasses from Fogging When Wearing a Mask
Here are some tips from doctors on how to prevent your glasses from fogging up when you wear your mandated mask for COVID-19.
New Potential Early Detection Trial for Type 2 Diabetics
Dr. Anna Bergamaschi explains the new Avantect blood test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer in people with type 2 diabetes.
Two-Year Survivor and Going Strong
Susan Hoopengarner coordinated her care between a local hospital and a major cancer center for chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure.
Chemo Before Surgery Doubles Overall Survival in Some Patients
Dr. Marco Del Chiaro explains the results of an international study of outcomes for patients who had neoadjuvant treatment before surgery.
Living Longer with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Pamela Hodul walks us through different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) and how rare they are along with the latest treatment options.
Learn More About Qualifying for Clinical Trials
Dr. Anup Kasi provides in-depth information and answers questions about qualifying for pancreatic cancer clinical trials.
The Impact of BRCA Is Broader Than Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Rona Greenberg discusses the impact of BRCA2 on her family, and her search for the best clinical trial for her needs after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Chemotherapy Makes Tumor Removal Possible
After failed surgery to remove her cancer, Anne Seagren underwent months of chemotherapy. This made a second attempt at surgery possible.
Chemotherapy to Survive; Fitness to Thrive
Mike Levine switched oncologists to find chemotherapy that works on his pancreatic cancer. After that he was able to compete in the Ironman Triathlon.
A Big Teaching Hospital Can Make All the Difference
When Bob Tirk’s local doctor couldn’t figure out the source of his pain, he went to a large teaching hospital, where he was treated for pancreatic cancer.