Younger Brother’s Pancreatic Cancer Leads to Regular Screening for his Oldest Brother
When Scott Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, oldest brother Steve became vigilant about the disease, which lead to his early diagnosis.
Surviving a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Lisa Beckendorf was suprised to find out that the cause of her digestive troubles was a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET).
Which Is the Best Screening Method for Pancreatic Cancer?
Dr. Aimee Lucas outlines the pros and cons of various screening methods that can be used for pancreatic cancer, and who should be using them.
Living Longer with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Pamela Hodul explains some of the different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) and how rare they are, and some treatment options.
Early Detection Trial for People at Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is more successfully treated when it is found before it has spread outside the pancreas. This trial looks…
Don’t Stop Fighting
Leonora Kaufmann relied on her instinct about pancreatic cancer. Diagnosis at stage I has given her a fighting chance of survival.
Before You Leap: Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer
Genetic counselor Megan Frone outlines the advantages of genetic testing when there is a family history of pancreatic cancer.
A Registry for Those at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
If you’ve lost relatives to pancreatic cancer or have a genetic mutation tied to the disease, joining a tumor registry can help doctors identify early detection and screening options.
Pancreatic Cancer Found By Chance
Barry Reiter's pancreatic cancer was found during a presurgical MRI for prostate cancer. Now he had a bigger battle on his hands.
Developing a Screening Test for Pancreatic Cancer
One focus of research for Dr. Anirban Maitra is to develop a simple screening test for pancreatic cancer, to provide an earlier diagnosis of the disease.
