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Dr. Leigh Boehmer, chief medical officer of ACCC
Disease Management
June 9, 2023 • 4 Min

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Fights for Equitable Cancer Care

The Association of Community Cancer Centers helps local oncologists access the latest treatment and care information, says Dr. Leigh Boehmer.

Photos of different members of a pancreatic cancer treatment team
Treatments
February 12, 2021 • 4 Min

Drafting Your Health Care Team

If you have pancreatic cancer, a treatment team of experts from across the medical profession will make sure you get the best care.

Dr. Theodore Hong
Research
August 1, 2019 • 4 Min

New Study Combines Checkpoint Inhibitors with Radiation Therapy to Boost Immune Response

Dr. Theodore Hong combines checkpoint inhibitors–a type of immunotherapy–with radiation to boost the immune system in pancreatic cancer treatment.

Looking down a spiral staircase
Research
April 5, 2018 • 4 Min

Genetic Testing Can Help Those You Love

Dr. Fay Kastrinos, director of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Genetics Program at Columbia University Medical Center, explains the value of genetic testing for cancer prevention and treatment.

Dr. John Chabot
Research
March 12, 2018 • 5 Min

Making Surgery An Option for More Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Dr. John Chabot explains that more pancreatic cancer patients may qualify for surgery if they consult an experience pancreatic surgical team.