Frequently Asked Questions About Pancreatic Cancer
Have you or someone you love just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? Learn some basic facts about this disease from our FAQ.
Take The Time to Consider Your Options
Rachel Santmyer-Flores decided to look at her options before choosing a clinical trial of PEGPH20 for her pancreatic cancer treatment.
Taking Nothing for Granted
After Whipple surgery and chemoradiation for pancreatic cancer, Susan Zbacnik had molecular profiling, genetic testing, and joined vaccine clinical trial.
A Clinical Trial Matches My Genetics
Steve Merlin learned that he carried the BRCA mutation after he developed pancreatic cancer. He researched and found a clinical trial for BRCA carriers.
Taking a Different Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
When Dr. Steve Bigelsen was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, chemosensitivity testing led him to treatments beyond standard of care.
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.
With No Family History of Cancer, Surprised by the Diagnosis
Marianne, a nurse, went to a hospital that specializes in cancer. A liquid biopsy will determine the next step in her treatment.
Going Place-to-Place to Find the Treatments I Wanted
David Shell traveled around to a number of doctors and hospitals at different stages of his treatment to be able to get surgery to remove his tumor.