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Pancreatic Cancer May Have Met Its Match

We can all be grateful that pancreatic cancer is pretty rare—accounting for about 3 percent of all cancers. Its toll, however, is another story. Five years ago it was the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Today it's number three and expected to soon overtake colon cancer for the number-two spot, right behind lung cancer. Even more frightening, this lethal condition is becoming more common. In the U.S., its…

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 Pancreatic Cancer May Have Met Its Match

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, but researchers’ latest immunotherapy tactics may give them the upper hand.

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer is an unprecedented platform that enables doctors, scientists, and patients to share fast-breaking information on potentially life-saving pancreatic cancer treatments and clinical trials. Our goal is to inform, enable, and educate patients and caregivers, providing easy-to-understand, actionable information. In this way we can help people find the best treatment options available.

The Seena Magowitz Foundation

We accept the challenge. Facing the deadliest cancer of all head on. Accelerating breakthrough advancement of pancreatic cancer research that will lead to earlier detection, extension of patient quality life and ultimately a cure of this brutal and devastating disease. Our goal is harnessing the most formidable team that delivers the most impact at the most rapid pace.

Cure Pancreatic Cancer

Our Mission is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.

Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Alliance

The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance exists to support the efforts of the medical and research communities as well as patients and their loved ones in the battle against pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund

Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund was founded in April 2004 by Maggie Blanks, following the death of her husband Alan from the disease in May 2003. Having discovered that survival rates for pancreatic cancer had barely improved in forty years and that little research was being undertaken, she was determined to encourage more research that was targeted specifically at the disease.

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, awareness, information and support and other projects of benefit to pancreatic cancer patients.

Pancreatica

Answers to questions about pancreatic cancer: covers such areas as definitions, pancreatic cancer stages, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, medical treatment, the Whipple procedure surgery, support and other related issues.

Project Purple

Project Purple is 501(c)(3) not for profit organization with a mission of raising awareness and funds towards a cure for pancreatic cancer. Our ultimate goal is to see a cure put us out of business in the next five years. Sadly the statistics are staggering.

The National Pancreas Foundation

To support the research of diseases of the pancreas and to provide information and humanitarian services to those people who are suffering from such illnesses.

A.P. John Institute for Cancer Research

Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which normal cells in a gland called the pancreas malfunction and begin to grow out of control.

Cancer Research UK

All about cancer of the pancreas, including symptoms, risk factors and causes. Information on how cancer of the pancreas is diagnosed including initial tests and scans you may have to see if the cancer has spread. Treatment for cancer of the pancreas includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There is also information on likely outcome (prognosis), research and how to cope with pancreatic cancer.

Cancer Supportive Survivorship Care

Advancing age is the strongest risk factor for pancreatic cancer, with the vast majority of cases occurring after the age of 60 years.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

ERCP enables the physician to diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.

HealthCommunities.com

Overview, Risk Factors, & Symptoms

Lazarex Cancer Foundation

At Lazarex Cancer Foundation we improve the outcome of cancer care, giving hope, dignity and life to end stage cancer patients and the medically underserved by providing assistance with costs for FDA clinical trial participation, identification of clinical trial options, community outreach and education.

MayoClinic.org

For years, little was known about pancreatic cancer. But researchers are beginning to understand the genetic basis of the disease '' knowledge that may eventually lead to new and better treatments.

MedicineNet.com

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose, and the diagnosis is often made late in the disease course. Symptoms include weight loss, back pain, and jaundice.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

In this section, you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with pancreatic cancer, our services, and our research.

National Cancer Institute

Information about pancreatic cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy.

OncoLink

Pancreatic Cancer: The Basics

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