Pancreatic Cancer | Tumor

CURE’s pancreatic cancer page features the latest cancer news and updates on pancreatic cancer Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in pancreatic cancer.

The Upside to Pancreatic Cancer: Looking Good in My Skinny Jeans

August 1st 2020, 10:00pm

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There aren't many upsides to getting diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, except for the fact that I lost 100 pounds and now look good in skinny jeans.

Dying To Talk

July 21st 2020, 8:00pm

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Discussing the possibility of dying is an unfortunate reality for many patients with cancer and their loved ones, but it isn't a talk that should be avoided. In fact, it can lead to more healing and understanding.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Released From Johns Hopkins Hospital, Childhood Cancer Survivor Graduates High School as Valedictorian, and More

July 17th 2020, 7:58pm

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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.

Seven 'Sure' Ways to Get Cancer

July 8th 2020, 7:52pm

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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.

Making Your Next Oncology Follow-up Less Scary

June 28th 2020, 10:00pm

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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.

Hope For All Stages

May 29th 2020, 4:00pm

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The doctors and researchers at the Penn Pancreatic Cancer Research Center (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania) examine different aspects of pancreatic cancer to find better treatments.

Facing Life's Challenges

May 29th 2020, 3:00pm

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

Picking a Clinical Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

May 29th 2020, 2:00pm

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

You Can Win This Fight

May 29th 2020, 6:23am

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Rachel Moreno credits long-term survivor status to her choice to move to her son's in Michigan for treatment, where she found a doctor and a clinical trial.

Chemotherapy in Comfort

May 29th 2020, 6:03am

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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.