Educational Events

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Educational Events

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network hosts educational events for patients and their loved ones in cities across the United States. Our Pancreatic Cancer Symposia and Understanding Pancreatic Cancer Educational Lectures are opportunities for patients and families to learn about various topics related to pancreatic cancer from leaders in the field, and to join together in camaraderie.

Upcoming Pancreatic Cancer Symposia

Los Angeles, California, Friday, October 29, 2010, 9:00am - 4:45pm

Century Plaza Hyatt Regency

Click here to view the agenda and to register.

Washington, DC, Saturday, March 19, 2011

Renaissance Washington DC

Chicago, Illinois, Friday, April 15, 2011

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Seattle, Washington, Friday, May 20, 2011

Sheraton Seattle Hotel

Upcoming Understanding Pancreatic Cancer Educational Lectures

Portland, Oregon, Monday, September 13, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Oregon Health & Science University Auditorium

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road

Portland, OR 97239

*Parking is available in the lot behind the auditorium and at metered parking in front of the auditorium.  These spaces are free after 5:00pm and available on a first-come, first served basis.

Join us to learn more about the genetics of pancreatic cancer and treatment options, including clinical trials.

Speakers include Brett C. Sheppard, MD and Gina Vaccaro, MD.

Please RSVP with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at (877) 272-6226 or by emailing symposium@pancan.org.

Click here to view slides from past Pancreatic Cancer Symposia and Educational Lectures.  The slide presentations are provided in pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Viewer to view the slides.

Other Educational Opportunities

Pancreatic Cancer Symposium – November 2008 – Los Angeles, CA

Below, please find information for educational events hosted by other organizations and groups.

Surviving and Thriving: Life with Cancer is a new podcast series that focuses on the unique issues of cancer survivors and their loved ones.  This series is produced in partnership by the Wellness Community (TWC) and CR Magazine.  Please follow one of the links below to listen to current and archived podcasts.
CR Magazine
The Wellness Community

Patient Power with Andrew Schorr
Patient Power with Andrew Schorr is a cancer webcast that represents the patient's point of view, devoted to helping you and your family through knowledge.

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
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Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood, gastrointestinal surgeon and pancreatic cancer specialist at UCSF Medical Center, discussed the advances in the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer that have made the disease easier to treat.

Expert Perspective: Justice Ginsberg's Pancreatic Cancer
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Dr. Sunil Hingorani, a leading pancreatic cancer specialist, at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and a researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shared his perspective on Justice Gingsburg's situation and the latest in pancreatic cancer in general. Dr. Hingorani spoke about the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer and the risk factors associated with pancreatic cancer, including the familial connection.

Treatment of Colon Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer - Are we making progress?
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Dr. David Mahvi, chief of the division of GI/Oncologic Surgery in the department of Surgery at Northwestern Memorial, discussed the current treatments for colon cancer and pancreatic cancer, including if post-surgery therapies are effective and who should receive them. Dr. Mahvi also discussed the relationship of surgical outcomes to the volume of surgeries performed.

Advances in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
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Drs. Douglas Evans and Robert Wolff of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center spoke about the latest advances in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Wolff, Associate Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology M. D. Anderson., discussed the benefits of surgery and when surgery should be performed and detailed the treatments combined with surgery, such as chemotherapy. Dr. Evans, Surgical Oncologist and Chief of Endocrine/Pancreatic Surgery at M. D. Anderson joined the discussion to talk about the importance of medical oncologists and surgical oncologists working together as well as the long-term prognosis of advancements in pancreatic cancer.

• Overview of pancreatic cancer
• Current standard of care
• Clinical Trials
• Managing side effects and pain
• Communicating with your health care team
• Managing weight loss
• Eating hints
• Questions for the panel of experts

An archive of this workshop is available by calling 1-888-337-7533 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or online at www.cancer.care.org/podcasts.

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