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Research
February 3, 2026 • 5 Min

Research Highlights from ASCO GI 2026

The latest research on drugs targeting KRAS and new immuotherapy combinations were among the highlights of ASCO GI 2026.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Wendy Kistela
Survivor Stories
January 28, 2026 • 3 Min

Catching It Early and Moving Fast

Wendy Kistela moved quickly when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and had a distal pancreatectomy right away.

Julie Fleshman, Cindy Gavin, and Alisyn Camerota
Managing Your Care
January 22, 2026 • 3 Min

PancChat Gets a New Home: A Podcast You Can Press “Play” On

The PancChat Podcast expands our reach to a wider audience seeking reliable information about pancreatic cancer.

Dr Brian Wolpin
Research
January 15, 2026 • 4 Min

New Neoadjuvant Treatment in Trials

Dr. Brian Wolpin provides an analysis of the latest data on a new neoadjuvant treatment for tumors that can be removed.

pancreatic cancer patient Cherree Weeks
Survivor Stories
January 9, 2026 • 3 Min

Having Faith

Phantom leg pain led to Cherree Weeks’ pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She has faith that chemotherapy has given her a chance.

Linda Burchett and friends in Paris
Survivor Stories
October 13, 2025 • 4 Min

From Pancreatic Cancer to Blessed

After recovering from chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure, Linda Burchett knows she is blessed to be able to travel and enjoy life as a long-term survivor.

Russell Reed and family
Survivor Stories
September 3, 2025 • 4 Min

Six Important Points

Russell Reed learned to advocate for himself and shares six important points that he learned on his treatment journey.

Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes
Research
July 30, 2025 • 7 Min

Advances in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (PNET) Treatments

Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes outlines the current state of treatments for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs).

Long-term survivor Michael Florio and family
Survivor Videos
June 12, 2025 • 1 Min

No One Fights Alone

Long-term survivor Michael Florio utilized his vast support network of family and friends to help in his battle against pancreatic cancer.

Oncology nurse practitioner Marci Andrejko
Disease Management
May 15, 2025 • 5 Min

From Caregiver to Nurse, Overnight

When a loved one is being treated for pancreatic cancer, caregivers become at-home nurses. Marci Andrejko provides some best practices.

Oncology nurse and chemo patient talking
Disease Management
May 5, 2025 • 7 Min

Top 10 Tips and Tricks for a Better Chemo Experience

How do you manage side effects and life on chemo? Oncology nurses have given us 10 practical tips on what to do.

Dr. James Moss, pancreatic cancer patient
Survivor Stories
April 29, 2025 • 2 Min

USAF Veteran PJ, Author, Entrepreneur, and Survivor of CHF and Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. James Moss has followed many different pursuits in his life but now he can call himself a pancreatic cancer survivor.

Caring House at Duke in Durham NC
Managing Your Care
March 20, 2025 • 5 Min

Finding Your Home Away From Home When Traveling for Treatment

Learn more about specialty treatment housing, where you can stay if you need to travel for your pancreatic cancer treatment.

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Research
March 4, 2025 • 5 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Research Highlights from ASCO GI 2025

Read about the pancreatic cancer research highlights from the ASCO GI 2025 conference, where treatments and quality-of-life were discussed.

Jack Taylor and family
Survivor Stories
February 26, 2025 • 3 Min

Be Your Own Advocate

Jack Taylor knew he had no time to lose for a Whipple when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, so he found the best surgeon.