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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.
Cachexia Research Showing Promise
Dr. Teresa Zimmers reports on the latest developments in countering cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients.
AACR Special Conference Highlights Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research
Here are some of the most interesting highlights from the 2024 AACR Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer Research.
ASCO GI Symposium Features a Broad Range of Pancreatic Cancer Research
Researchers at ASCO GI 2024 reported on research in health disparities, KRAS and other genetic mutations, and novel treatments.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Builds Upon Strengths
The September 2023 AACR Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer focused on the latest research in KRAS, chemotherapy, and cachexia, among other topics.
New Study Tackles the Link Between Sleep Disruption and Cachexia
Cachexia occurs frequently among pancreatic cancer patients. Dr. Evan Noch is looking at how sleep disruption and cachexia interact.
Research and Other Highlights from the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting
The 2023 AACR meeting focused on the latest research into KRAS, other immunotherapy approaches, and honored Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee.
This Versus That: Words to Know
Confused about some of the similar-sounding terms you are hearing during pancreatic cancer treatment? Our list of words to know can help.
New Clues in Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss
Dr. Matthew Vander Heiden is researching how pancreatic tumors trigger weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients, and the relationship with survival.
Targeting Cancer-Associated Wasting With Experimental Immunotherapy
Wasting, or cachexia, is the focus of a clinical trial testing a cachexia immunotherapy treatment combined with standard pancreatic cancer treatment.
Solving the Mystery of Cachexia
Researchers are looking for ways to combat cachexia, the metabolic syndrome that causes weight and muscle loss in people with cancer and other diseases.