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Diet, Exercise, and a Clean Lifestyle
After years of stomach troubles, Mark Olsen found out he had pancreatic cancer. But a genetic mutation made him eligible for immunotherapy.
Pancreatic Cancer at Any Age
Long-term survivor Ryan Dwars was diagnosed at age 36, with young children, but he has been determined to be an outlier.
Not Just a Survivor . . . A Sur-thriver!
Jon Oelke found that he has a rare genetic mutation, which gives him a back-up plan for treatment if his initial chemo stops working.
PLATINUM Clinical Trial Actively Recruiting
The PLATINUM clinical trial, for patients with BRCA and PALB2 mutations, seeks participants. Dr. Andrew Ko outlines the trial.
Ready to Fight
Russell Reed lost his father-in-law to pancreatic cancer so he knew how important the right doctor would be for his own treatment.
Treating Cancer By Mutation, Not by Tumor Location
Dr. Conan Kinsey outlines the latest basket trials, which focus on tumor mutation, not the location of the cancer.
The Bottom Line Is Optimism
For Gary Fong, his optimism about survival is an important part of his treatment along with surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Early Diagnosis Is Important
Jami Curry knew her family history included breast and pancreatic cancer, so she was alert to any health changes.
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.
Don’t Let Doctors Tell You Nothing’s Wrong
After a long road to diagnosis Brandon Stone learned he has a BRCA2 genetic mutation that impacts his treatment.
Genetic Testing Changed My Chemo Protocol
Greg Jacobson’s family has an extensive history of cancer. After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, genetic testing found the mutation for Lynch syndrome.
ASCO GI Symposium Features a Broad Range of Pancreatic Cancer Research
Researchers at ASCO GI 2024 reported on research in health disparities, KRAS and other genetic mutations, and novel treatments.
Changing Course Midstream
Barbara Green wasn’t happy with her doctors, so she took the advice of her support group, was an advocate for herself, and changed doctors.
Urinary Tract Scans Lead to My Diagnosis
Ellen Robbins has the BRCA2 mutation, and that allowed her to participate in a clinical trial for her pancreatic cancer.