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FDA Hosts Patient Advocacy Leaders
Patient advocacy leaders, including Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) chief medical officer Victoria Manax, MD, gave opening remarks at the […]
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New Guidelines on Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently released new guidelines about the evolving role of radiation therapy in pancreatic cancer. Designed to offer best […]
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Alex Trebek’s Treatment Update
Today in an interview on “Good Morning America,” beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek announced that he is going back on […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Research Grants Available for 2020
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is accepting applications for its 2020 Research Grants Program. Two types of grants are […]
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How to Manage Grief After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Editor’s note: Today’s blog post covers patient grief, which is a natural reaction some pancreatic cancer patients experience after receiving […]
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Acupuncture for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
While undergoing treatment, it’s important for pancreatic cancer patients to feel as comfortable as possible. For some, acupuncture is a […]
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Bacteria May Impact Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A new study out today in Cell links tumor bacteria to long-term pancreatic cancer survival. Examining tumor samples from pancreatic […]
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Meet a Research Grantee: Wantong Yao, MD, PhD
Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
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Meet a Research Grantee: Ingunn Stromnes, PhD
Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
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Meet Our New Scientific and Medical Board Chair
Editor’s note: We recently announced Andrew Lowy, MD, as chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB). So our […]
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Meet a Research Grantee: Dannielle Engle, PhD
Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
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5 New Members Join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Survivor Council
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Survivor Council. Established in 2016, the […]
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7 Scientists Receive PanCAN Research Grants
Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has announced the recipients of its 2019 research grants. […]
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8 Treatment Side Effects to Know
Pancreatic cancer treatments can cause a range of side effects. But communicating with your healthcare team and receiving supportive (palliative) […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Advocates Rally for More Federal Research Funding
Today, the 13th annual National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), gathered 650 registered […]
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What Is a Multidisciplinary Team?
Pancreatic cancer is complex, which is why many patients are cared for by multidisciplinary teams. A multidisciplinary team brings together […]
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What Does Remission Mean in Pancreatic Cancer?
If scans and tests no longer detect cancer in a patient’s body, their doctor may say the patient’s in “remission” […]
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7 Physical Challenges Supportive Care Can Help
It’s important for pancreatic cancer patients to take good care of their overall health. But that can be difficult when […]
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Your Quick Guide to Itching and Pancreatic Cancer
Itchy skin is often caused by everyday culprits like dry skin, allergies and bug bites. But it can also be […]
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Alex Trebek Shares His Pancreatic Cancer Journey
“Jeopardy!” show host Alex Trebek, 78, opened up about his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a CBS News “Sunday Morning” interview […]
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