Questions to Ask Before You Begin Chemotherapy
Do you want to better understand your pancreatic cancer treatment? Dr. Andrew Hendifer outlines important questions to ask before starting chemotherapy.
ASCO Annual Conference: Highlights in Pancreatic Cancer Research
Dr. Allyson Ocean reviews some of the latest pancreatic cancer research results, including new treatments for some patients.
Molecular Profiling Leads to Non-Standard Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
With stage IV pancreatic cancer, Rick Baker realized he needed to try many different treatments, including clinical trials.
Genomic Profiling of my Pancreatic Cancer Gave me a New Lease on Life
When standard treatment did not work for Roy Vinke's pancreatic cancer, he had genomic profiling done. A mutation was found, changing his treatment plan.
Testing a Different Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A pancreatectomy or Whipple procedure can remove a patient’s main tumor, but post-surgical testing of lymph nodes and the edges…
Choosing the Strongest Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Miriam Hermosa decided to take advantage of her relatively good health and try pancreatic cancer treatment with FOLFIRINOX to get more time with her family.
Living with Pancreatic Cancer as a Long-Term Survivor
I first learned about pancreatic cancer in 1998, when my father was diagnosed with the disease. He died two months…
Tough Tortoise of a Drug Beating Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals is testing RX-3117, a slow-releasing drug similar to gemcitabine, in a clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients.
Radiotherapy Implant plus Standard Chemotherapy
The OncoSil radiotherapy implant device is being tested on pancreatic cancer in a clinical trial that combines it with standard chemotherapy.
A Longer Plan with Treatment Options
Susan Riddle had chemotherapy and radiation before she qualified for NanoKnife treatment, all to control her pancreatic cancer.
