Carefully Choosing My Doctor
Doris Bowdoin researched to find the best doctor for her pancreatic cancer. Now she advocates for others through the Witches of St. Andrews.
Doris Bowdoin researched to find the best doctor for her pancreatic cancer. Now she advocates for others through the Witches of St. Andrews.
Rose farmer Michael Francis wanted more time with his family, so he joined a clinical trial to treat his stage III pancreatic cancer.
The best thing Chris Joseph ever did was change oncologists. His new doctor did genetic testing on Chris’s tumor, for better treatment.
Dr. Daniel Holzwanger is part of the NanoKnife irreversible electroporation (IRE) study for stage III pancreatic cancer patients.
Researchers want to know if irreversible electroporation (IRE), a minimally invasive surgical technique, makes it easier for chemotherapy to reach pancreatic cancer cells.
In this observational study, researchers are looking at whether irreversible electroporation (also known as IRE) added to standard treatment is more effective at treating pancreatic cancer. How IRE Works Irreversible electroporation (brand name NanoKnife) is a method of removing body tissue using high-energy pulses of electricity. The electrical pulses create permanent pores in the membranes…
When standard treatment did not work for Roy Vinke’s pancreatic cancer, he had genomic profiling done. A mutation was found, changing his treatment plan.
Lee Ringuette’s first doctor was not experienced with pancreatic cancer, so he found other doctors willing to try new treatment protocols.
Brigitte Régnier found a treatment team that was using an unusual approach of giving chemoradiation before surgery for pancreatic cancer.
Laurie MacCaskill is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer. She followed a personalized treatment plan, and focused her energy on remaining optimistic.