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PLATINUM Clinical Trial Actively Recruiting
The PLATINUM clinical trial, for patients with BRCA and PALB2 mutations, seeks participants. Dr. Andrew Ko outlines the trial.
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.
Determined to Win
After a metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Linda Chambless sought a second opinion, which led her to a clinical trial.
Extensive Family History and Genetic Testing Leads to Early Detection
Sidney Levinson and his doctor were aware of his BRCA1/2 mutations so when an MRI was recommended for screening, Sidney did it.
Genetic Testing Guided My Treatment Plan
Ryan Dwars already knew there was pancreatic cancer in his family so when he was diagnosed he asked for genetic testing right away.
A New Triple Combination for Tumors with BRCA1/2 or PALB2 Mutations
A clinical trial is comparing a two-drug combination with a three-drug combination to see which works better for genetic mutations.
Sometimes Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
Matthew Rosenblum thought his time was limited after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis at age 32, but he’s a BRCA2 carrier, which opened treatment options.
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.
Taking Chances to Beat Pancreatic Cancer
With a family history of pancreatic cancer, Jay Bozick discovered he carries the BRCA2 mutation, which directed his treatment.
The Importance of a Good Treatment Team
Wayne Mullis credits his treatment team with choosing the best pancreatic cancer treatment for him and for helping him through treatment.
Time and Hope
Rose farmer Michael Francis wanted more time with his family, so he joined a clinical trial to treat his stage III pancreatic cancer.
Thirteen Survival Years and Counting
Diane Borrison’s doctor consulted the experts at academic hospitals to choose a treatment plan including Whipple surgery.
My Journey Through Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
When Chris Parrish was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she searched for a program and treatment plan until she found a place that gave her hope.
Targeting AXL May Improve Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Shaalan Beg describes a clinical trial using the kinase inhibitor bemcentinib along with chemotherapy as a way to slow down or stop pancreatic cancer.
A New Combination Chemotherapy Before Surgery
A new clinical trial adds vitamin D to standard of care chemotherapy before surgery, to make pancreatic cancer tumors more removable.