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An African-American woman in a purple ballcap and purple sweatshirt and jeans, sitting by a fireplace
Survivor Stories
March 10, 2026 • 3 Min

Two Years, Two Diagnoses, Two Chemotherapies, and Two Doctors

Jeanne Jeffries struggled with pain, digestive problems, and itchy skin for two years before getting diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Allyson Ocean, a woman with long brown hair in a pink jacket and a print shirt.
Research
February 13, 2026 • 5 Min

An Update on Drugs for KRAS Mutations

Drugs for KRAS are the focus of a number of clinical trials, and Dr. Allyson Ocean comments on the status of this research.

pancreatic cancer patient Eric Egelman
Survivor Stories
September 9, 2025 • 3 Min

Fleeting, Fragile, and Funny

Eric Egelman had molecular profiling of his tumor and a KRAS mutation was found. This qualified him for a vaccine clinical trial.

Russell Reed Finishing treatment
Survivor Stories
August 21, 2025 • 6 Min

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.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Beeler and his wife.
Survivor Stories
August 5, 2025 • 5 Min

A Second Opinion Was a Game Changer

Rob Beeler’s treatment for pancreatic cancer took a turn for the better when he went for a second opinion at a major cancer research center.

pancreatic cancer patient Linda Chambless and her husband
Survivor Stories
March 14, 2025 • 8 Min

Determined to Win

After a metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Linda Chambless sought a second opinion, which led her to a clinical trial.

Pancreatic cancer patient Jane Eshbaugh and her family
Survivor Stories
January 22, 2025 • 5 Min

Too Busy Living Large!

Jane Eshbaugh regularly participated in Roswell Park Cancer Center’s annual fundraising bike ride, not knowing that one day she would be a patient.

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Research
January 9, 2025 • 5 Min

A Look Back at Research in 2024

Research in 2024 focused on personally tailored treatments, countering the most difficult effects of pancreatic cancer, and clinical trials.

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Webinars
November 20, 2024 • 1 Min

Genetic Testing and Molecular Profiling Can Guide Treatment

Watch our webinar on Genetic Testing and Molecular Profiling to learn from experts and patients why this is so important.

Ryan Dwars and family
Survivor Stories
October 9, 2024 • 6 Min

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.

Ann Jaffe walking along a beach at sunset
Survivor Stories
September 26, 2024 • 2 Min

I Feel Very Lucky!

Because of her early career experience as an oncology nurse, Ann Jaffe wanted to participate in a clinical trial.

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Webinars
September 26, 2024 • 1 Min

Let’s Learn About Pancreatic Cancer

Let’s Win and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces program held their first webinar in Spanish.

Pancreatic cancer patient Brandon Stone
Survivor Stories
August 30, 2024 • 6 Min

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.

Dr. Jashodeep Datta
Research
May 23, 2024 • 4 Min

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.

long-term survivor Doron Broman
Survivor Videos
March 26, 2024 • 1 Min

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!