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CURE

Winter 2009
Volume8
Issue 4

Pancreatic Cancer Symposia

Information about The Pancreatic Cancer Symposia

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s symposia provide information from leaders in the field, and the chance to network with others in the pancreatic cancer community. Past symposia covered current diagnostic tools, genetics of pancreatic cancer, doctor-patient relationship, nutrition, and the healing energy of music. The free one-day events are held in various cities. Upcoming symposia locations and 2010 dates include: Dallas, March 26; Seattle, April 30; and Pittsburgh, May 22. For details, visit www.pancan.org or call 310-725-0025.

Articles in this issue
Treatment Snapshot
All Stressed Out
Layman's Terms
Uncertain Obligations
Today's Lesson: Cancer
Gut Reaction
Beneficial Brew
Message From the Editor
Tired of Being Tired?
Pancreatic Cancer Symposia
The 'Price' is $1 Million
Comfort in Strange Places
Q&A: Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Patients' Songs Take Flight
The More You Know
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