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Pancreatic Cancer

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Pancreatic CancerFinancial Support
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My Pancreatic Cancer Journey
Patient StoriesPancreatic CancerMen's Health
Michael Bailey, SHRM-CP, went through denial and fear when he was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and finally found inspiration in Bob Marley’s words on his way to perseverance. This is his story.
Judging the Book, Not the Cover
Family MembersPancreatic Cancer
Shanea Irierose Drown shares her personal story of overcoming expectations, rising to the challenge, and seeing people for who they really are, not what their dubious reputations may lead us to believe.
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose early, because it often has no symptoms until much later, and it often goes undiagnosed until the cancer is advanced or metastatic, when it can no longer be cured.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Explained
Pancreatic CancerRadiation Therapy
Depending on the cancer type and stage, along with individual patient factors, pancreatic cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care, or a combination of these treatments.
Maintenance Therapy and Quality of Life
Pancreatic Cancer
Helping patients preserve their quality of life by avoiding major side effects, maintenance therapy is a relatively new but promising form of treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Nutrition for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Getting proper nutrition is often difficult for patients with pancreatic cancer, but it is possible with specialized nutritional care and guidance from a registered dietitian.
Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly? Looking for New Answers
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer may become the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States by 2020. Because there are no clear warning signs for this cancer, it is often diagnosed late, when cure is no longer possible. Dr. Frank discusses the challenges of pancreatic cancer and describes new treatments that have shown promise.
Alex Trebek’s Cancer Announcement
Pancreatic CancerPatient Stories
When Alex Trebek posted a video so he could speak directly to viewers of his popular television quiz show, the news that he’s fighting stage IV pancreatic cancer led to a huge outpouring of emotion and concern. Read more here about this cancer and Trebek’s plans for his future.
Rekindling My Relationship with Marijuana
Pancreatic CancerPatient StoriesMarijuana & Cancer
In her younger years, Stacie Chevier smoked marijuana for recreational use. After being diagnosed with a rare cancer, she now views it as a drug that helps her cope with the disease.
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