News and Stories About Know Your Tumor
Latest News from the RAS Initiative Symposium
For decades, one of the biggest challenges facing the cancer research community has been finding a way to therapeutically target […]
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Three Questions with Juan Piña: PanCAN Patient Services Navigator
Juan Piña serves the Spanish-speaking community through his work as a Case Manager.
Tres preguntas para Juan Piña, Orientador del Programa de Servicios al Paciente de PanCAN
Nacido y criado en el sur de California, Juan Piña ayuda a los pacientes y a sus familias a navegar un diagnóstico de cáncer de páncreas trabajando como orientador del programa de Servicios para el Paciente de PanCAN.
Know Your Tumor Uncovers Rare Mutation, Leads to Effective Treatment for Patient
Most mornings, 66-year-old Luis Rios begins his day with movement, whether it’s a walk, light weightlifting or some other physical […]
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Breaking Down Barriers to Pancreatic Cancer Research: Two New Publications Highlight PanCAN’s Work
Through the SPARK health data platform, PanCAN breaks down barriers to pancreatic cancer research by making real-world patient data accessible […]
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PanCAN Initiatives Highlighted at Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference
The 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium took place Jan. 18-20 in San Francisco, bringing […]
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Presentando nuestro programa de Navegación para Pacientes: ayudando a quienes más lo necesitan
Los Orientadores de Pacientes de PanCAN ayudan a navegar las complejidades del sistema de atención médica.
Meet PanCAN’s Patient Services Navigators: Helping Those Who Need it Most
PanCAN Patient Navigators help navigate the complexities of the healthcare system.
Lean Into Community, Share Your Story
Survivor Kit Rudd, captain of Team Cookin’ Up a Cure, talks second opinions, community and more.
Put Your Health First, Says Six-Year Survivor
Teona Ducre raises awareness and encourages patient self-advocacy.
Five-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate Increases to 12%
The one percentage point increase signifies important progress.
Another FDA Treatment Approval Underscores Promise of Precision Medicine
The FDA granted approval for a treatment targeting a genetic alteration called RET fusion.
New FDA Treatment Approval Underscores Importance of Biomarker Testing
FDA approves combination of drugs based on specific mutation driving cancer growth.
Recap of the Largest-Ever American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting
Clinical trial results and PanCAN’s initiatives were highlighted at major meeting.
A Pancreatic Cancer Journey to Healing
Biomarker testing pinpointed effective treatment for Joanie Kriens’ pancreatic cancer
Progress Highlighted at Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
Get the latest news from PanCAN’s Know Your Tumor and other clinical trial progress.
Five-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate Increases to 11%
The one percentage point increase signifies important progress.
2021 Year in Review: Progress in Research
Thanks to you, we’re making progress toward early detection and better treatments.
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Teona Ducre Shares Her Testing Story
Teona Ducre, five years post-diagnosis, raises awareness about the disease and testing.
Actress Jen Landon, PanCAN Ambassador, Speaks Out about Testing
Jen Landon lost dad Michael Landon to pancreatic cancer; is taking control of her health.


























