Pancreatic Cancer

From U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg being released from the hospital after an infection related to treatment for pancreatic tumor to Alex Trebek giving an update on the treatment of his stage 4 pancreatic cancer just days ahead of his 80th birthday, here’s what’s making the headlines in the cancer space this week.

One cancer survivor looks at all the ways they might have gotten cancer, and wonders if any of those risk factors will factor into recurrence.

Follow up appointments can be scary and nerve-racking for patients anticipating potentially bad, or confusing, news. However, one survivor details steps to help with anxiety around oncology follow up appointments.

John Sherry has had two surgeries for his pancreatic cancer, but he is feeling good now.

Robert Weker used his previous experience with cancer to guide his treatment for pancreatic cancer, including whether to participate in a clinical trial.

Oncology nurse Heather Hannon offers tips and suggestion about what's best to bring to treatment, so you have your chemotherapy infusions in comfort, and pass the time peacefully.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is scary enough, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic it has even more challenges. But cancer survivors can help ease their worries by listening and sharing their experiences.

Dr. Andrew Coveler discusses the use of electric fields to disrupt cell division during pancreatic cancer treatment.

The Pancreatic Cancer Collective, a collaboration between the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer, announced four recipients of further funding to develop new treatments for pancreatic cancer.

Learn what you should do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially if you have a weakened immune system from pancreatic cancer treatment.

Pancreatic cancer experts discuss treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other important issues for patients.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of new challenges to patients with cancer, and one of them is reliving the isolation and anxiety that cancer brings.

From patients having to reschedule treatment appointments due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, to clinical trials being put on hold, here’s everything you need to know about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting patients with cancer.

One cancer survivor takes a look at how he is taking precautions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how common-sense solutions are often the most effective.

When the time comes to throw in the towel, it's devastating to fathom, but easier to expect when you know the time is right.

From “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek giving an update on his cancer journey after reaching the one-year survival mark to how the new coronavirus outbreak in China has impacted cancer care, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

When you discover you have pancreatic cancer, your first inclination may be to hit the web. Here's some strategies to navigate the information overload.

The pancreas has many functions, and one of its most important roles is the regulation of blood sugar.

From Alex Trebek talking chemotherapy for his pancreatic cancer and his final “Jeopardy!” show to the passing of World Series Legend Don Larsen, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first PARP inhibitor for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA-mutated metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

From better breast cancer screening options for service members and their families to a Christmas display that’s raising cancer awareness, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Depression is a common side effect of cancer. In this post, survivor Bonnie Annis shares her insights regarding popular game show host, Alex Trebek, during his battle with pancreatic cancer and depression.

For Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, here’s a round-up of the latest news and updates in this disease space.

From a health update from Alex Trebek to the sudden death of Bernie Sander’s daughter-in-law, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

From a treatment update from Alex Trebek to possible cancer concerns over a popular heartburn medication, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

From patients and survivors taking on Washington to the MLB going gold, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Aptly known as the world’s toughest cancer, pancreatic cancer's destruction often delivers a feeling of hopelessness for patients and their families, with late detection further complicating matters.

From celebrity news to a new partnership aimed to help patients and their caregivers, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.