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Finding Humor During Cancer Treatment
Comedian John Ziegler has managed to find the humor in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Higher Glucose Levels May Improve Chemotherapy Effectiveness
Can higher glucose levels make chemotherapy more effective? Dr. Jordan Winter and colleagues are studying the relationship.
Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers are testing a new drug targeting cell growth in solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer.
When Certain Chemotherapy Drugs Are in Short Supply
It’s been all over the news–some chemotherapy drugs are in short supply. Dr. Allyson Ocean explains a doctor’s options in these situations.
Adapting Chemotherapy Regimens for a Better Pancreatic Cancer Outcome
Researchers are comparing chemotherapy regimens for effectiveness before surgery, and whether switching treatments makes a difference.
New Study Shows Benefit of Chemotherapy after Surgery
Should you have adjuvant chemotherapy–treatment after pancreatic cancer surgery? Dr. Marco Del Chiaro explains that the evidence says “yes.”
Have Hope
Andy Seynaeve has undergone many rounds of chemotherapy but he has had a great response. Best of all, he has hope.
Two-Year Survivor and Going Strong
Susan Hoopengarner coordinated her care between a local hospital and a major cancer center for chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure.
Going After a Specialized Radiation Treatment
Don Myrah wanted more than chemotherapy. He read about a specialized radiation treatment and directly contacted the company behind it.
Taking a Look At FAK Inhibitors
Dr. Conan Kinsey is looking at how FAK inhibitors can make immunotherapy more effective in combination with chemotherapy.
Comparing Chemotherapy Before with Chemotherapy After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Researchers are comparing effectiveness of chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) with chemotherapy after surgery (adjuvant).
What Is It Going to Take to Stop Pancreatic Cancer? A 10-Year Survivor’s Perspective
Survivor William Ramshaw reflects on the need for more research into treatments and early detection tests for pancreatic cancer.
A New Treatment for Progressive Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing a new drug for second-line therapy (after initial treatment stops working) in metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Research Updates from ASCO GI 2023
Read the latest clinical trial and research updates from the 2023 ASCO GI meeting, including a review of genetic testing uptake.
A Year in Review: 2022 in Research
What progress was made in pancreatic treatment and screening? Learn about the major pancreatic cancer developments of 2022.