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Illustration of Whipple anatomy

If your tumor is in the head of the pancreas and has not spread, you may qualify for a Whipple procedure. What can you expect from this complex surgery?

Advocacy
October 29, 2020 • 3 Min

Meet the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition

The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition shows there is power when advocacy groups join together for the cause: World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Research
April 5, 2016 • 2 Min

Combining Gene Therapy with Current First-line Treatments for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Gene therapy combined with standard first-line chemotherapy treatment forms a clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Research
June 3, 2016 • 2 Min

Low-Dose Continuous Chemotherapy as Part of a New Combination of Drugs

A clinical trial uses a new immunotherapy drug in combination with standard chemotherapy drugs in metronomic therapy to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Patient Voices
February 1, 2023 • 7 Min

I’m a Person, Not a Diagnosis

Burt Rosen discusses his life with PNET, making sure he is a person, and more than his diagnosis.

Advocacy
June 9, 2023 • 4 Min

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Fights for Equitable Cancer Care

The Association of Community Cancer Centers helps local oncologists access the latest treatment and care information, says Dr. Leigh Boehmer.

Research
April 16, 2024 • 5 Min

Felix 2.0 Builds Upon Artificial Intelligence Earlier Detection Successes

Can artificial intelligence help find pancreatic cancer sooner? Dr. Elliot Fishman thinks so, and has been working to make it happen.

Patient Voices
May 29, 2024 • 7 Min

Roberta Luna Gets Real about Pancreatic Cancer

Long-term survivor Roberta Luna has channeled her passion for pancreatic cancer advocacy into a weekly podcast featuring patients, advocacy, medical professionals and more.

Advocacy
August 1, 2024 • 4 Min

Drama Helps Playwright Tackle Pancreatic Cancer Loss

Playwright Isobel Barrett has turned the tragic loss of her husband into a moving play that is also a tool for pancreatic cancer advocacy.

Patient Voices
August 27, 2024 • 7 Min

How to Live with Cancer: Practical Tips

Psychologist and cancer patient Bill Gardner provides practical tips for living with long-term cancer treatment.

Research
January 9, 2025 • 5 Min

A Look Back at Research in 2024

Research in 2024 focused on personally tailored treatments, countering the most difficult effects of pancreatic cancer, and clinical trials.

Press Releases
February 26, 2025 • 3 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Introduces New Features to Help Patients

In a new press release, Let’s Win introduces new features to help patients, including a Trial Finder and a Doctor Finder.