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Trebek Memoir Explores Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Alex Trebek’s new memoir, “The Answer Is…Reflections on My Life,” is available today, one day ahead of his 80th birthday. […]
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Alex Trebek: ‘I’m Feeling Great’
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek released a video today to update fans on what – and how – he’s been doing […]
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Friday Fix: Anemia and Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: This week’s Friday Fix focuses on anemia, a condition when your red blood cell count is too low. […]
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Patient Central Supports Caregiver During Pandemic
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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Grandfather Finds Hope Through Clinical Trial
Editor’s note: Sadly, Adrian Sorrell passed away in June 2020. We are grateful he allowed his story to be shared. […]
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Alex Trebek on Life One Year Post-Diagnosis
Alex Trebek shared a via video today to mark one year since he told the world he was fighting pancreatic […]
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Stage IV Survivor Doing Well Thanks to Clinical Trial
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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Survivor Gains Some Control with Targeted Treatment
Editor’s note: Mary Fox passed away in January 2020. We are grateful she allowed her story to be shared. In […]
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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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Alex Trebek’s Treatment Update
Today in an interview on “Good Morning America,” beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek announced that he is going back on […]
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Acupuncture for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
While undergoing treatment, it’s important for pancreatic cancer patients to feel as comfortable as possible. For some, acupuncture is a […]
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8 Treatment Side Effects to Know
Pancreatic cancer treatments can cause a range of side effects. But communicating with your healthcare team and receiving supportive (palliative) […]
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Your Quick Guide to Itching and Pancreatic Cancer
Itchy skin is often caused by everyday culprits like dry skin, allergies and bug bites. But it can also be […]
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Tips for Managing Common Nutritional Challenges
Getting the proper nutrition by choosing the right foods is an important way for patients with pancreatic cancer to feel […]
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Tips to Improve the Taste of Food During Treatment
When undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer it’s hard to know how side effects can present themselves. One side effect patients […]
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Symptom and Side Effect Insights Thanks to You
Thanks to our community’s contributions to the Patient Registry, we’re able to share insights that could potentially help patients and […]
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Healthy Skincare Tips for Patients in Treatment
Although pancreatic cancer patients have similar experiences, most are unique. This is especially true when it comes to side effects […]
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6 Tips for Dealing with Chemo Brain
Many patients undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, specifically chemotherapy, experience diminished cognitive function – a term the cancer community refers […]
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Feeling Your Best Inside and Out When Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and in honor of this, we are republishing a previously written article that […]
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Tips for Coping with Nausea and Vomiting
You may have spoken with friends or family members on chemotherapy, or seen TV or movie depictions of someone undergoing […]
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Tips for Managing Neuropathy, a Common Treatment Side Effect
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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Ask Patient Central: What Are Some Ways Patients Can Reduce Fatigue?
As part of our new series, “Ask Patient Central,” where we ask a Patient Central Associate a common question they […]
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Ask Patient Central: What Can Patients Do to Manage Pain?
Today we introduce a new series, “Ask Patient Central,” in which we pose to our team a common question from […]
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Friday Fix: Foods to Ease Pancreatic Cancer Side Effects
Nutritional care is important for everyone but is vital for pancreatic cancer patients. Good nutritional care improves outcomes and is […]
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Friday Fix: 4 Tips for Controlling Weight Loss from Pancreatic Cancer
Weight loss is especially common in people with pancreatic cancer. It can be associated with treatment or with the disease […]
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