New NCCN Guidelines Stress Genetic Testing For All Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Sapna Syngal discusses the new NCCN guidelines, which support genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients, because mutations can influence treatment.
PARP Inhibitors for Pancreatic Cancer Maintenance Treatment
But newer approaches like targeted therapies take aim at very specific genetic changes and the proteins within cancer cells that…
Which Is the Best Screening Method for Pancreatic Cancer?
Dr. Aimee Lucas outlines the pros and cons of various screening methods that can be used for pancreatic cancer, and who should be using them.
A Potential Role for PARP Inhibitors in Pancreatic Cancer
Due to numerous factors, including rising rates of obesity and smoking, for example, pancreatic cancer jumped to number three, and…
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.
The ABCs of Genetic Testing
There are a number of different genetic mutations that can cause familial pancreatic cancer. This article explains some of the most common ones.
Tumor Genetics Research Brings Some Answers for Families at High Risk
Professor Gloria Peterson of the Mayo Clinic is working on tumor genetics to help make early detection of pancreatic cancer a reality.
Pancreatic Cancer and Family History
Dr. Diane Simeone and her colleagues are developing a tablet-based electronic family history survey to help identify patients that may be at risk for developing pancreatic cancer because of certain genetic syndromes.
A Registry for Those at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
If you’ve lost relatives to pancreatic cancer or have a genetic mutation tied to the disease, joining a tumor registry can help doctors identify early detection and screening options.
Most Cancer Mutations Are Random DNA Mistakes
In a large study, Dr. Bert Vogelstein of Johns Hopkins found that a majority of cancers, including pancreatic cancer, are caused by random mutations of DNA.
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