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PanCAN’s Chief Medical Officer discusses what patients and families should know.

Temps are mostly chilly coast to coast this time of year, and the number of daylight hours shorter, but we’ve […]
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2020 threw us all quite a few curveballs, but we’re poised and ready to keep gracefully catching them and putting […]
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Winter can be one of the most joyful seasons of the year. Hot cocoa, cozy sweaters, family, friends, holidays, celebrations […]
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Considering a fall cleaning (spring cleaning’s cousin) project as summer winds down? For months now, getting our hands on effective […]
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It is more important than ever for people to get flu vaccines this fall. This includes pancreatic cancer patients – […]
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In honor of Eat a Peach Day (Aug. 22), today’s Friday Fix takes a peek at stone fruits – delicious […]
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Travel may seem burdensome for those with pancreatic cancer at any time. This summer, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is […]
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It’s National Avocado Day! Have you had one lately? Perhaps you should. While you can grab an avocado most any […]
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Weight loss is a common problem for people with pancreatic cancer – it can be associated with treatment or with […]
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In attempts to reduce the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Americans have been asked to stay at home […]
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For many years, the dangers of smoking have been clear to the public. And efforts to educate and provide options […]
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Vegan: those who don’t eat any animal products, including fish, dairy or eggs. Vegetarian: those who avoid meat but may […]
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Editor’s note: Because of the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re focusing this week’s Friday Fix on foods and behaviors […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for updated information and guidelines about coronavirus disease (COVID-19), […]
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Editor’s note: For information about how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects pancreatic cancer patients, please see our blogs covering frequently asked questions […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for updated information and guidelines about coronavirus disease (COVID-19), […]
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Editor’s note: For information about how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects pancreatic cancer patients, please see our blog covering frequently asked […]
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Vaccines help protect against serious illness. Should patients get them?

Editor’s note: Today’s blog post covers patient grief, which is a natural reaction some pancreatic cancer patients experience after receiving […]
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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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Simply put, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) would not exist without Pamela Acosta Marquardt.   “It all started with […]
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Cancer is no laughing matter, which makes Maryann Grau’s gift of humor invaluable. It pulled her through the stress of […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna contributed to a Huffington Post article about little things people can do to […]
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Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and […]
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A friend, coworker or family member is caring for someone with pancreatic cancer. You want that person to also feel […]
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The first thing many people do to warm up after being out in cold weather, aside from throwing on a […]
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Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series brings pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Scanxiety – no, it’s not a real word yet, but the fear is real, and it is widely shared among […]
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Maria Petzel, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC, senior clinical dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a member of the Pancreatic […]
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It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the generations of […]
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Sun-kissed cheeks, warm breeze blowing through your hair and longer days of sunshine. Summer makes for a great time to […]
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Although pancreatic cancer patients have similar experiences, most are unique. This is especially true when it comes to side effects […]
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Water is refreshing, good for you and essential for overall health – but it’s also something that people don’t always […]
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During the long, hot days of summer, it can be easy to say “no” to activity. However, most experts agree […]
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Editor’s note: If you are interested in getting more information about the flu vaccine during the coronavirus pandemic, please see […]
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Editor’s note: Since September is Self-Care Awareness Month, we are republishing this article containing tips for self-care related to both […]
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