The Body and the Brain

When her husband Ryan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 36, Brooke Dwars decided it was time to take charge.

While Ryan dealt with treatment, as his caregiver Brooke handled everything else. She researched treatments, clinical trials, and managed family life. After a clinical trial altered Ryan’s tumor genetics, he became a candidate for immunotherapy.

Read Ryan and Brooke’s story “Genetic Testing Guided My Treatment Plan,” and watch Ryan’s video about his treatment “Pancreatic Cancer at Any Age.”

Why is a family medical history important?

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