No Warning Before My Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Retired wrestling coach Cliff Ramos approached his chemotherapy before surgery, and Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer like he was still coaching.
Two Enzymes May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Severity and Development
Dr. Alexandra Newton and her lab have found that two particular enzymes may play a role how severe pancreatic cancer is in some patients.
Pancreatic Cancer Exceptional Responders and the Immune System Link
Dr. Vinod Balachandran looks at the immune system of exceptional responders--patients who respond extremely well to chemotherapy--for treatment clues.
MRI-Guided Radiation: A New Option for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Parag Parikh and others are using MRI-guided radiation to provide precision radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Choosing the Strongest Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Miriam Hermosa decided to take advantage of her relatively good health and try pancreatic cancer treatment with FOLFIRINOX to get more time with her family.
A Clinical Trial for a Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Allison Lippman Kuban was trying to tolerate a difficult chemotherapy regimen when a mutation was found that qualified her for a clinical trial.
Finding Qualified Doctors Made All the Difference
Lee Ringuette's first doctor was not experienced with pancreatic cancer, so he found other doctors willing to try new treatment protocols.
My Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
In 1968 Bob Harris had a then-rare operation for pancreatic cancer: the Whipple surgery. Despite the side effects Bob has thrived.
Aiming to Improve Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Deirdre Cohen discusses clinical trials that aim to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
Living Longer with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Pamela Hodul explains some of the different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) and how rare they are, and some treatment options.