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Pancreas Cancer: The Essential Treatment and Care

Pancreas Cancer: The Essential Treatment and Care

When it comes to cancer of the pancreas, treatment depends on many factors. Factors include the stage of cancer, side effects, and the patient’s other health conditions. According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early.

Clancy Clark February 23, 2018January 18, 2018 Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Irreversible Electroporation in Pancreatic Cancer

Irreversible Electroporation in Pancreatic Cancer

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a non-thermal ablation technique for treatment of soft tissues.  It is an emerging method for treatment of pancreatic cancer.  The technique is allowing surgeons the opportunity to treat previously unresectable or locally-advanced pancreatic cancer. IRE was developed

Clancy Clark April 4, 2016August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

The APACT Study in Pancreatic Cancer

The APACT Study in Pancreatic Cancer

The battle against pancreatic cancer is hard-fought and ongoing. Success has been elusive and fleeting, without appreciable gain. Fortunately, many researchers, both tireless and tenacious, are The battle against pancreatic cancer is hard-fought and ongoing. Success has been elusive and

Clancy Clark March 2, 2016August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Pancreatic Cancer, Diagnosis and Treatment

Pancreatic Cancer, Diagnosis and Treatment

Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas, which is an organ within the abdomen that lies right behind the lower part of the stomach.   Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer can be challenging.  The job of the pancreas is to

Clancy Clark April 6, 2015August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

FOLFIRINOX and Pancreatic Cancer

FOLFIRINOX and Pancreatic Cancer

FOLFIRINOX has become the standard of care for metastatic pancreatic cancer. It has promising results and has improved survival for pancreatic cancer. FOLFIRINOX is a 4-drug treatment regimen, consisting of 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin. It’s producing the greatest prolonging

Clancy Clark March 15, 2015August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Recent Posts

  • Pancreatic Cancer Month Radio Spotlight on WBFJ 89.3
  • Overall Amount of Cancer Matters for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
  • DecADES (Decisions Around Dementia and Surgery) — NIHRO1 Funded Study
  • Make the Call — how to reduce readmission after liver and pancreas surgery
  • Alliance A021806: A phase III trial of perioperative versus adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable pancreatic cancer

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