Pancreatic Cancer Archives

Cancer Vaccines Show Promise in Early Trials

While mRNA vaccines offer a personalized approach to triggering an immune response, peptide vaccines could be a one-size-fits-all treatment. Researchers are exploring both options.

by Thomas Celona

Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer Staging

Most pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.

by Taneia Surles

Vaccines Spark Activity in Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists thought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t respond to immunotherapy. Now research has found vaccines can trigger the immune system to fight the disease.

by Thomas Celona

Survivor Profile

An Inspiration to Others

Kay Kays, a 30-year pancreatic cancer survivor, works to advance research and raise awareness of the disease.

by Lindsey Konkel Neabore

Against All Odds

At age 26, Manny Garcia was diagnosed with and fought pancreatic cancer.

by Karon Warren

Drafting a Medical Team

Going through cancer treatment and ensuing complications is never easy, but surrounding yourself with the right key players can help, writes pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Weker.

by Rob Weker

Worth the Wait

Neoadjuvant therapy—using treatments such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or radiation to shrink a tumor or treat unseen metastases before surgery—can improve outcomes for some patients.

by Sharon Tregaskis

Tumor Testing May Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

For a small group of pancreatic cancer patients who were able to receive therapies targeting the molecular alterations in their tumors, these matched therapies were associated with longer life.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock