News and Stories About SMAB
PanCAN’s Annual Scientific Summit Goes Virtual
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Annual Scientific Summit may have looked different this year, but some things stayed the […]
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Donors Give Even More During Pandemic
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the […]
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Reaching New Heights at 2019 Scientific Summit
Editor’s note: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Annual Scientific Summit took place earlier this month in Coral Gables, Fla. […]
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New Guidelines on Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently released new guidelines about the evolving role of radiation therapy in pancreatic cancer. Designed to offer best […]
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Meet Our New Scientific and Medical Board Chair
Editor’s note: We recently announced Andrew Lowy, MD, as chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB). So our […]
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A Look into the Research Lab
Editor’s note: May is National Cancer Research Month, and we recently had the opportunity to speak with two leading pancreatic […]
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Oncology Dietitian Joins Scientific and Medical Advisory Board
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Jeannine Mills, MS, RD, CSO, LD, to its esteemed Scientific and Medical Advisory […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Researchers, Clinicians ‘Unlock Superpowers’ at Annual Scientific Summit
The fitting theme for this year’s Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Annual Scientific Summit, occurring Aug. 23-26, 2018, in San […]
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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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Prestigious Scientific Panel Discusses Key Topics at Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day
Today at National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, a prestigious panel of scientific and clinical leaders discussed key topics surrounding the […]
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The Critical Role Nurses Play in the Care of Pancreatic Cancer Patients
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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National Doctors’ Day: Honoring Roles and Importance of Specialists
Editor’s note: Today is National Doctors’ Day, and we are celebrating the critical roles of various specialists in the diagnosis […]
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National Doctors’ Day: Honoring Roles of Surgeons and Radiation Oncologists
Editor’s note: This is the second of three articles leading up to National Doctors’ Day on March 30. We are […]
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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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It Starts with Someone: Drs. Howard Crawford and Lynn Matrisian
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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I Demand Better for Patients and Caregivers
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Gloria Petersen, PhD: I Demand Better for All Patients
Editor’s note: Our focus for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re bringing […]
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SMAB Member’s Work Recognized
Hilary Turnberg, RN, BSN, CEN, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB) and pancreatic cancer oncology nurse navigator […]
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Friday Fix: Is Organic Milk Better for You?
There’s nothing like a refreshing cold glass of milk with your pancakes, French toast and cereal in the morning (or […]
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Pancreatic Cancer in U.S. News & World Report
“Let’s face it: The pancreas is a behind-the-scenes organ most of us don’t know – or think – much about. […]
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Hispanics Losing Opportunities to Access Leading-Edge Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer
A news article originally published in USA Today explored the relatively low number of Hispanics who enroll in clinical trials […]
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9 Delicious, Healthy Snacks for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
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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PanCAN Celebrates Female Staff Scientists
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the Pancreatic […]
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Nebraska Volunteers and Researcher Praise New Cancer Center
The Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, a revolutionary cancer care facility in Nebraska, welcomed the PanCAN Omaha Affiliate recently […]
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UC Cancer Centers to Join Forces to Fight Pancreatic and Other Cancers
It was announced in Healthline that there are efforts underway by University of California (UC) campuses at Davis, San Francisco, […]
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PanCAN Convenes Scientific Partners for Annual Meeting
Downtown San Diego will be filled with purple people today through Sunday as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) convenes […]
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It Starts with Someone, Channing Der and Marisa Jung
It’s not every day that you get to hear from a Pancreatic Cancer Action Network research grantee and a Pancreatic […]
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SiriusXM Radio Features PanCAN President & CEO and SMAB Chair
Today, PanCAN president and CEO, Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, and chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB), Diane […]
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Targeted Oncology Features Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Chair
Editor’s Note: Listen to our president/CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA and chair of our SMAB, Diane Simeone, MD on The […]
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PanCAN Bolsters Distinguished Scientific and Medical Advisory Board
We are delighted to announce the addition of five national leaders in the pancreatic cancer space to our prestigious Scientific […]
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PanCAN Welcomes Five Trailblazers to Scientific and Medical Advisory Board
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Bolsters Its Distinguished Scientific And Medical Advisory Board Largest Pancreatic Cancer Organization Welcomes Five Trailblazers to […]
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Friday Fix: Best Veggies for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
In honor of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, we checked in with Maria Petzel, senior clinical dietitian for the […]
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Distinguished SMAB Member Promoted to Director of Abramson Cancer Center
Congratulations to our Scientific & Medical Advisory Board (SMAB) member and Research Acceleration Network (RAN) grantee Robert Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, […]
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PanCAN Volunteers Sit Down with KCAL-TV to Talk PurpleStride Los Angeles
April – Volunteer Appreciation Month – may have ended, but volunteer appreciation never ends at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. […]
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Volunteers, Researchers Connect During Chapel Hill Lab Visit
On a recent Saturday morning, the Der and Cox labs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were […]
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Meet Dr. Vince Picozzi, Chair of the Precision Promise Clinical Trial Consortium
Meet Vincent Picozzi, Jr., MD, director of the pancreaticobiliary program at the Floyd & Delores Jones Cancer Institute at Virginia […]
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Annual Scientific Meeting Brings Together and Strengthens our Community for Progress
Our Annual Scientific Meeting took place August 18 – 21 in beautiful San Diego, bringing together research grant recipients, current […]
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New Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Members
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK WELCOMES FOUR VISIONARY LEADERS TO ITS SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.—(July 12, 2016) […]
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