News and Stories About Patient Central

Robert Duran was told he had pancreatic cancer – not just once, or twice. Three times. PanCAN’s Patient Services has supported him every step of the way […]

We recently announced that our groundbreaking new approach to pancreatic cancer clinical trials – PanCAN’s Precision PromiseSM – is open […]
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Timing is everything. And when Chuck Paulausky of Chandler, Ariz., happened to turn on “Jeopardy!” one evening last November and […]
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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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Editor’s note: Sadly, Frank Land passed away in November 2020. We hope his story will continue to provide hope and […]
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Editor’s note: As the world copes with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, pancreatic cancer patients, survivors and loved ones have additional challenges […]
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is uprooting much of our daily lives. For pancreatic cancer patients and their loved ones, […]
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Editor’s note: Enjoy our series of stories this week celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s […]
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Christos Fountzilas, MD, is proud to be a member of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Champions program. “PanCAN […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) recommends clinical trials for pancreatic cancer patients. Right now, though, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) […]
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When Debbie Liang called the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Central recently, she was quite anxious. Liang’s husband, Jack, […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus […]
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About one in four pancreatic cancer patients have changes in their tumor that suggest certain treatments may work particularly well […]
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Editor’s note: Especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Patient Central is available to provide free, in-depth and personalized resources and information […]
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Stage IV pancreatic cancer survivor Ken Harding was no longer having great results after nine months on standard chemotherapy.  But […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today we share the story of a pancreatic cancer survivor […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today we share the experience of a stage IV pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: We sat down with Anna Shen for this interview on the day that her mother, Lucy, would have […]
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“This is going to be rough,” Raymond Penn said after a deep sigh, “but I tell my story to everybody.” […]
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On April 3, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) associate director of clinical initiatives, Cassadie Moravek, joined other patient advocacy […]
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All cancer patients deserve the best care available, but not all can receive it. For some, the problem is financial. […]
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Editor’s note: This previously published survivor’s story mentions PurpleStride Orange County and the Susie’s Striders Team. This year the event […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Gail Bamer died in July 2019. We are grateful to her for allowing her story to be […]
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Many people familiar with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) know about its Patient Central Associates – the highly trained […]
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Not long after Marie Durbin lost her husband to lung cancer, she started having cancer symptoms of her own. Mild, […]
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Pancreatic cancer caregivers can be family members, partners, close friends or anyone helping a loved one who is fighting the […]
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Interested in keeping up with the latest in pancreatic cancer research and care – but not sure where to start? […]
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We’re sharing a basic overview of clinical trials so you can brush up on your knowledge, get the truth about common misconceptions, […]
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Getting diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and living with the disease can be confusing and highly emotional. Throughout the journey, support […]
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Your doctor diagnosed pancreatic cancer and recommended that treatment begin immediately. What do you do? First, remember that you should […]
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Editor’s note: Jennifer de Leon, a caregiver for her father, gave an inspiring speech at PurpleStride Los Angeles in May. […]
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Upon diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients should work closely with their healthcare team in making treatment decisions. Among the points to […]
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Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and may help pancreatic cancer patients gain physical strength to help […]
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Editor’s note: Peripheral neuropathy is a common issue pancreatic cancer patients face. Here, we share tips for managing it. Certain […]
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Editor’s note: National Nurses Week is May 6-12. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) thanks and celebrates the nurses who […]
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Yes, life changes after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. But experts agree that living each day as normally as you can, […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) President and CEO Julie Fleshman attended the Harvard Business School (HBS) Kraft Precision […]
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In the field of healthcare, the term “comprehensive care” refers to the approach of treating the whole patient. Healthcare teams […]
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The basic principles of self-care include eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting sound sleep. But for many, sleep […]
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For newly diagnosed patients and those who have been living with pancreatic cancer, waves of fear, sadness and anger can […]
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Last summer, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) shared exciting news about its role in the Harvard Business School’s Kraft […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) strives to be the most helpful resource possible for those facing pancreatic cancer and […]
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When someone you know has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may feel helpless or unsure of how to best […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) president and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, contributed an article titled, “Know All of Your […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Denver Affiliate partnered with 9NEWS for its Buddy Check9 segment dedicated to pancreatic cancer. […]
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Choosing a clinical trial on your own can be challenging. Some trial listings are out-of-date, and others require looking through […]
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The holiday season is filled with a lot of activity: getting gifts, decorating, participating in religious traditions, gathering with family, […]
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Receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can stop a family in their tracks. Not only must patients and their loved ones […]
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Today marks six years since Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 56. Jobs suffered from […]
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#PancChat is a monthly Twitter event for the pancreatic cancer community, hosted by Let’s Win, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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As part of our new series, “Ask Patient Central,” where we ask a Patient Central Associate a common question they […]
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Snacks get a bad rap. The typical image that comes to mind is a food that’s salty, sugary, deep fried […]
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Today we introduce a new series, “Ask Patient Central,” in which we pose to our team a common question from […]
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With fall just around the corner, the weather is cooling down, the leaves will be turning colors soon, and yes – you […]
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When someone is diagnosed with cancer, battle metaphors often prevail – He is such a fighter! She will win this […]
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Whether it’s hurricanes, storms, wildfires or earthquakes, we’re all vulnerable to the risk – and reality – of natural disasters. […]
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Dorothy Yamamoto’s husband, Joe, is a pancreatic cancer survivor. Throughout his treatment, the couple has especially appreciated his healthcare team’s […]
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Everyone experiences grief differently. Managing the loss of someone you care about can cause difficult feelings, physical sensations and behaviors. […]
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CancerCare recently published survey findings showing the financial impact of cancer. They found that people with cancer – from those […]
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A recent NPR piece highlighted an important topic: cancer call centers. Patients diagnosed with cancer need a lot of information […]
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Depression can affect anyone. But it’s quite common in people facing pancreatic cancer. However, depression is a treatable condition that […]
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Last year, a staggering 1.7 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer – and more than 15.5 million people were living […]
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Throughout National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month, you’ve received a lot of information. We’ve shared firsthand survivor stories, provided […]
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