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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 86, has just completed a three-week course of radiation […]
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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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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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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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Staying Hopeful, Positive: A Resolution for the New Year
On the eve of a new year, hope and optimism, which for many is what this time is about, can […]
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7 Facts Everyone Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is anticipated to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. around 2020. More awareness […]
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3 Ways to Stay Informed About Pancreatic Cancer
Interested in keeping up with the latest in pancreatic cancer research and care – but not sure where to start? […]
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Cancer 101: Back to School to Understand the Basics of Cancer
Back-to-school season is a good time to review the basics about cancer: how it forms, the differences between types of […]
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7 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms and Signs You Should Know
Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called a “silent” disease because symptoms are rarely noticeable in its early stages. If symptoms are […]
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Connecting You with the Best Information
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) strives to be the most helpful resource possible for those facing pancreatic cancer and […]
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New Report Highlights Pancreatic Cancer Prevalence
Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its 2018 Cancer Facts & Figures, an annual report that analyzes cancer statistics […]
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10 Tips to Help You Get Organized After Diagnosis
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the decisions that come after can feel overwhelming. But getting organized can help patients and […]
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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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