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Cancer Types

Pancreatic Cancer

  • PARP Inhibitors in Pancreatic Cancer

    Drugs that target DNA repair enzymes may provide alternatives to long-term chemotherapy for some patients with pancreatic cancer.

    by Kate Yandell

  • Some Pancreatic Cancers Are Hereditary

    A trio of recent studies indicates that pancreatic cancer is, in some cases, linked to mutations passed down from generation to generation.

    by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

  • Yesterday & Today

    TV’s Family Man

    Michael Landon, best known for his roles on Little House on the Prairie and Bonanza, created and starred in programs that portrayed family values with authenticity and humor.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Q&A

    Pushing Fear Aside

    Lisa Niemi Swayze advocates for research after losing her husband, actor Patrick Swayze, to pancreatic cancer.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Yesterday & Today

    The Amazing Ride

    Sally Ride's life was cut short by pancreatic cancer. But as the first American woman in space, she still inspires girls to pursue careers in science–and reach for the stars.

    by Alexandra Goho