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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.
I Feel Very Lucky!
Because of her early career experience as an oncology nurse, Ann Jaffe wanted to participate in a clinical trial.
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.
Study Reveals Molecular Differences in Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer
There has been a notable increase in cases of young onset pancreatic cancer. Dr. Jashodeep Datta and team are exploring why this is happening.
I Want to Live!
Every day long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer Doron Bromon sends an important message to the world: I Want to Live!
“Radical Collaboration” to Find Cures for the Deadliest Cancers
Break Through Cancer was founded to promote collaboration between major research institutions, in order to develop cures for the deadliest cancers.
New Study Targets Specific BRAF Mutation
One type of BRAF mutation may provide a target for treatment in pancreatic cancer patients, explains Dr. Michael Pishvaian.
Genetic Profiling Leads to a Clinical Trial
With treatment not working and nothing to lose, Cathleen Janosko did her research and got help finding a clinical trial to match her tumor’s mutation.
A Changing Treatment Plan
Shawnee Daniels-Sykes and her doctors have been changing her treatment plan to match her stage IV pancreatic cancer.
New Trial to Find Biomarkers to Guide Treatment
Drs. Jennifer Knox and Elizabeth Jaffee lead the PASS-01 trial using biomarkers and other measures to choose individualized treatment.
A Second Opinion Leads to Hope for the Future
Leanne Pierce decided to go to a major cancer center for a second opinion after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Using Molecular Tumor Profiling to Determine the Best Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A clinical trial looks at whether molecular subtyping of tumors is effective in determining the best pancreatic cancer treatment.
The Pancreatic Standard of Care is No Longer So Standard
Do you want to understand more about how your doctor chooses your treatments? Learn about the standard of care for pancreatic cancer.
Tweeting About Tumors and How Best to Provide Care
Dr. Michael Pishvaian launches #TumorBoardTuesday, a continuing medical education Twitter chat, to discuss patient treatments for GI cancers.
Cancer Commons: Democratizing Cancer Care
Do you need a different treatment for your pancreatic cancer? Lola Rahib explains how Cancer Commons Virtual Tumor Board works for patients.