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 in-person 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.   We are also pleased to offer webinars where you can learn about various topics from the comfort of your home.

Educational Webinars

Nutrition Management for Pancreatic Cancer
Maria Petzel, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC - The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
This webinar was recorded on April 17, 2013. http://youtu.be/YL9opRmrm4M

Clinical Trials: A Physician's Perspective
Daniel A. Laheru, MD, Johns Hopkins University
This webinar was recorded on January 10, 2013. http://youtu.be/ZYHVV4wxnoE

The Biology of Pancreatic Cancer
Lynn Matrisian, PhD – Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
This Webinar was held on December 6, 2012. http://youtu.be/nWi7BGDSmZg

What is the Role of Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer?
Joseph Herman, MD, MSc, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
This Webinar was held on August 22, 2012. http://youtu.be/xN_9_ni1CDc

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
James Yao, MD, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
This Webinar was held on June 22, 2012. http://youtu.be/wd_eyFmX_hQ

Surgical Management of Pancreatic Cancer
Mark Talamonti, MD, Northshore University HealthSystem, University of Chicago Medical School
This Webinar was held on August 29. The audio portion of Dr. Talamonti's presentation begins at 3:26. http://youtu.be/lri67wwamx8

View Presentations from Previous Educational Events

Click here to view slides from past Pancreatic Cancer Educational Events.  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.

Online Educational Opportunities

Focus on Pancreatic Cancer Conference

Hosted by Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania

This conference was held on March 2, 2012.  Click here to view a video of the live program and the agenda for the conference. 

Surviving and Thriving: Life with Cancer is a 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 the link below to listen to these archived podcasts.
CR Magazine

Patient Power®
Patient Power® connects you with the latest news for your health concern though online radio programs and videos. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has partnered with Patient Power to develop future pancreatic cancer programming. View these shows here.

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