Pancreatic CancerConnect
Overview of Pancreatic Cancer
Symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, screening and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Management
Understand the role of surgery, chemotherapy and precision cancer medicines for treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Ask The Expert About Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Diane Simeone, M.D. Director of NYU-Langone Pancreatic Cancer Center answers your questions about pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Connect is a unique resource that brings patients, caregivers, advocates and experts together in a single community where individuals benefit from a blend of expert-authored news and educational programming alongside a robust social network, providing insight into symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the support of other individuals being treated at some of the best cancer centers. Pancreatic Cancer Connect offers users expert authored clinically-reviewed information and the perspective of their peers in a safe, objective space, helping to ensure they become empowered in their healthcare journey.
Pancreatic Cancer Connect is a unique resource that brings patients, caregivers, advocates and experts together in a single community where individuals benefit from a blend of expert-authored news and educational programming alongside a robust social network, providing insight into symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the support of other individuals being treated at some of the best cancer centers. Pancreatic Cancer Connect offers users expert authored clinically-reviewed information and the perspective of their peers in a safe, objective space, helping to ensure they become empowered in their healthcare journey.
Pancreatic Cancer Overviews
Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) Disease and Renal Cell Cancer
VHL is an inherited disease leading to renal cell, pheochromocytoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine and other cancers - Belzutifan gets FDA approval.
Stage III Pancreatic Cancer Overview
Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or participation is a clinical trial and the treatment of stage III pancreatic cancer.
Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer:10 Tips on How to Get The Most From Your Doctor
Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: 10 Tips on How to Get The Most From Your Doctor
Treatment of Stage IV - Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment is with precision medicines & chemotherapy - genomic biomarker testing should be performed in all patients.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Drugs in Development for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
BRCA, RAS, KRAS, NRG, ATM and other cancer causing mutations are being targeted with precision cancer medicines.
PARP Inhibitors Shows Promise as Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
PARP Inhibitor Lynparza - first precision cancer medicine approved for treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Addition of Gemzar® Improves Survival in Early Pancreatic Cancer
Addition of Gemzar® to Adjuvant Therapy Improves Survival in Early Pancreatic Cancer.
Neoadjuvant Radiation Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Neoadjuvant Radiation Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Survivorship
Blood Type Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Blood Type Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Male BRCA2 Carriers Have Increased Lifetime Risk of Breast Cancer
Some men are at increased hereditary risk of developing breast cancer.
Could New Onset Diabetes Mean You Have Pancreatic Cancer?
A diagnosis of diabetes may be added to the list of signs and symptoms resulting from pancreatic cancer.
Lessons in Life and Love Niemi Swayze Discusses Pancreatic Cancer
Patrick Swayze's wife Niemi reflects on her journey as a caregiver, and shares her hopes as an advocate for PanCan