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Author Judy Blume: “There Is Hope” After Husband’s Diagnosis
Two-and-a-half years later, George Cooper and Judy consider themselves lucky.
PGA Tour Great Approaches Diagnosis and Treatment with a Champion’s Attitude
PGA Tour great Tom Weiskopf says ‘Be proactive, not reactive’ to diagnosis.
A Special Connection Brings Sense of Joy and Peace to Longtime Friends
Editor’s note: Mark Gardner and Sharaye Samuels are featured on the cover of our 2020 Impact Report. We’re grateful for […]
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Why Health – and Pancreatic Cancer – Literacy Matter
Editor’s note: October is Health Literacy Month, bringing attention to the importance of making health information and the health system […]
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies of Complications from Pancreatic Cancer
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join […]
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Honoring Love Through Giving
Bob and Eileen Williams of Brunswick, Ohio, met when a friend set them up on a blind date. That one […]
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Retired News Anchor, Survivor on the Best Advice He’s Received
Editor’s note: Our series of stories continues, celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s Day. Joe […]
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A Grateful Daughter’s Message on Father’s Day
Editor’s note: Enjoy our series of stories this week celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s […]
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How to Be Proactive When Experiencing Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
Editor’s note: During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting symptoms of the disease and the importance of being proactive […]
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Siri Co-founder: ‘I’ll Wear Purple the Rest of My Life’
Dag Kittlaus was expecting a routine follow-up message when the doctor’s office called after his physical exam in November 2016. […]
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Famous Rock Band Member Fights Pancreatic Cancer
His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: Sadly, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 18, 2020. The U.S. Supreme Court announced today […]
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What You Need to Know Before a Pancreatic Biopsy
An imaging test may find a tumor on the pancreas, which could be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Getting a […]
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5 Things to Know About Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: Alex Trebek announced on March 6 that he has been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. We wanted […]
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Report Highlights Clinical Cancer Advances
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released their Clinical Cancer Advances 2019 report. The report outlines progress over […]
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It Starts with Someone: Christopher Hammerle, MD
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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8 Things to Know About a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may be wondering things like, what stage […]
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The Facts About Jaundice and Pancreatic Cancer
If you’ve ever had a baby, you may be familiar with jaundice. Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to appear […]
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What Are Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers?
A biomarker is a substance found in the body that can be measured. The amount of a biomarker may vary […]
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First Chemotherapy Appointment: What To Expect
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) recently interviewed one of our Patient Central Associates about what to expect during chemotherapy […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Do’s and Don’ts
Your doctor diagnosed pancreatic cancer and recommended that treatment begin immediately. What do you do? First, remember that you should […]
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Your Treatment Plan: What You Need to Know
Upon diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients should work closely with their healthcare team in making treatment decisions. Among the points to […]
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National Doctors’ Day: Honoring Roles of Gastroenterologists and Pathologists
Editor’s note: Leading up to National Doctors’ Day on March 30, we’re highlighting the critical roles of various medical disciplines […]
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When Characterizing Cysts, You Should Look at the Entire Pancreas, Experts Say
When a cyst is detected in someone’s pancreas, the first priority is characterizing the type of cyst – and determining […]
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Pancreatic Cancer 101
Editor’s note: As pancreatic cancer continues to make headlines, we thought we would review its basics for those who are […]
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