Pancreatic Cancer

A cancer survivor shares how to appreciate the good moments and lean on others during cancer. “My dire situation brought out the best of those around me,” he writes.

There’s a tremendous amount of interest in immunotherapy drugs given alongside targeted therapies for patients with pancreatic cancer, according to an expert.

From “Sex and the City” star and “real-life Tarzan” dying to a man planning to swim the English Channel to raise cancer funds, here is what is happening in the cancer space this week.

GC4419 plus radiation improved progression-free survival and time to distant metastases in patients with unresectable or borderline resectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

Cancer survivors share a unique connection. In this post, a survivor writes about meeting a stranger with stage 4 cancer who had an incredible impact on him.

From actor Rick Aiello’s death due cancer to the FDA approval of a medication to treat lymphoma in dogs, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Increasingly, researchers are playing matchmaker between patients with metastatic cancer and targeted drugs via studies called basket trials.

A survivor of pancreatic cancer looks back on the day he received his diagnosis, and shares advice for others in the same shoes.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains how gardening helps him feel at peace.

From Georgia Congressman John Lewis receiving a tribute from the American Cancer Society to Sheryl Crow urging people to resume regular health and wellness screenings, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

A cancer survivor and former military service member writes how he used to be short with people, demanded things be done his way and often made others feel little — that is until his cancer diagnosis. Here, he shares how his experience with cancer taught him to be kinder to others.

From a 12-year-old girl living out her dream of living on the beach after 10 years of neuroblastoma treatments to Alex Trebek’s legacy living on after his passing, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

On behalf of the National Pancreas Foundation, Dr. Andrew M. Lowy offers background on treatments and outcomes for pancreatic cancer.

One cancer survivor recalls a recent return trip to the chemo room where he received his treatment seven years ago. This time, it’s to get an IV for a follow-up scan. But he can’t help but reminisce and think of those around him.

The Food and Drug Administration has given the greenlight for Bellicum Pharmaceuticals to continue enrolling patients on a trial assessing a novel therapy patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic or prostate cancer.

Looking at the small things we may miss or take for granted can help us appreciate the changes that come along with a cancer diagnosis and how to weather the bad times.

Appointment fatigue is a real thing for patients with cancer and even survivors, but there are ways to overcome it.

Sometimes the only way to get over something is through, and cancer is no different. A survivor gives his perspective on gutting out treatment for cancer.

An ongoing phase 1/2 was put on hold by the Food and Drug Administration after the death of a patient with pancreatic cancer.

Results from this blood test may help develop informed treatment plans for pancreatic cancer and potentially help patients avoid unnecessary treatment.

When confronting cancer many men also have to confront their preconceived notions of being a "man". Here are 5 lessons one male pancreatic cancer survivor learned from his journey.

This survival benefit was particularly observed in patients with node-positive disease, or cancer that spread to the lymph nodes according to pathology.

With the high profile deaths of Alex Trebek and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg from pancreatic cancer, a survivor ponders, and hopes for, a better future for the state of pancreatic cancer research.

From actress Mindy Kaling announcing a partnership with PanCaN to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer after losing her mother to the disease, to Al Roker sharing successful prostate cancer surgery news, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

On behalf of the National Pancreas Foundation, Dr. Diane Simeone offers insight into early detection options for those at increased risk of pancreatic cancer, including surveillance and screening.

These findings, based on a 20-year analysis, may show the benefit with weight loss surgery to reduce the effects of chronic inflammation associated with diabetes and obesity.

Patients with cancer are all too familiar with the question, what's next? One cancer survivor discusses how to navigate those answers.

Legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died on Sunday after receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March 2019. He was 80.

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