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Pancreatic Cancer Research Highlights from ASCO Annual Meeting
The 2025 ASCO meeting featured pancreatic cancer research including a new treatment modality and a new treatment combination.
My Pancreas Was Being Attacked
Martin Visnosky thought he had a urinary infection, but it was pancreatic cancer. After a Whipple procedure and chemo he’s clear of cancer.
The Bottom Line Is Optimism
For Gary Fong, his optimism about survival is an important of his treatment along with surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Leaning into the Fight: My Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Despite an extensive family history of pancreatic cancer, Deanna Burney’s doctors did not keep a close eye on her pancreatic cyst.
Genetic Testing Changed My Chemo Protocol
Greg Jacobson’s family has an extensive history of cancer. After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, genetic testing found the mutation for Lynch syndrome.
Advances in Treatment Give Me Hope
Candace Langford’s honeymoon was hardly over when she found out she had pancreatic cancer. Fortunately she was able to have stereotactic body radiation therapy, which has knocked out her tumor.
Chemotherapy Regimen for Post-Surgery PNET Patients
Will a chemotherapy combination be effective against PNET after high-grade tumors are surgically removed? A clinical trial takes a closer look.
No One Fights Alone
Because of her grandfather, Rhonda Havig knew she had a family history of pancreatic cancer. But her own diagnosis was still a surprise.
Vigilance in Pursuing Symptoms Leads to Early Diagnosis
Jay Buth was very persistent in pursuing the reason for his symptoms. That led to a diagnosis of early stage pancreatic cancer.
Learning All I Can About PNET
Burt Rosen received a double whammy diagnosis of PNET and kidney cancer, but he’s determined to learn as much as he can about his disease.
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
Rod Devlin wasn’t getting an answer to his pain but he was persistent until he finally found a doctor that would give him a scan.
I Thought it Was a Stomach Bug
Robert Gamble thought he had a stomach bug, but it turned out to be pancreatic cancer. He needed surgery and chemotherapy.
Taking a Chance on a Clinical Trial
Reesa Levy traveled to find the right pancreatic cancer doctor for her, and then joined a clinical trial for a vaccine.
Facing Ongoing Treatment for PNET
An inspiring story of faith about patient Robert Girdwain who is facing ongoing treatment for his PNET (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor). Learn more here.
Tomorrow Is a New Day
Abby Pezzulo was an active young working mother when she was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.