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Nutrition What to Eat

WebThe disease and treatment for pancreatic cancer affect the digestive system. Dietitian L.J. Amaral guides you to the best nutrition sources.

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How do Doctors Test for Pancreatic Cancer

WebA small ultrasound probe at the tip of the tube emits high-frequency sound waves to capture detailed images of the chest, digestive tract, pancreas, bile ducts, and liver. While these are not the only available tests for pancreatic cancer screening, they tend to be doctors’ top choices. Other, less sensitive options include magnetic resonance

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Focus on Nutrition with The National Pancreas Foundation

WebBecause they focus on all diseases of the pancreas, the National Pancreas Foundation created a cookbook to guide patients on how to eat.

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Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy

WebPancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), is an important part of treatment that is often not properly utilized, but a new tool can help.

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Resources and Learning

WebExplore our resource library to aid our pancreatic cancer patients on their journey. Find patient support, information, and help from various organizations.

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What is a CA 19-9 Blood Test

WebThe Importance of the CA 19-9 Level. The protein CA 19-9 is a tumor marker often used by doctors to confirm a pancreatic cancer diagnosis or monitor a patient’s progress through treatment. Unfortunately, test results aren’t always clear-cut: CA 19-9 levels can rise with noncancerous conditions, like pancreatitis, and with other cancers.

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Mental Health and Pancreatic Cancer

WebDr. William Breitbart provides tips for your mental health during pancreatic cancer treatment, and an explanation of who can provide help.

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The Link Between Depression and Pancreatic Cancer

WebDrs. Annette Stanton and Michael Irwin outline the links between depression and pancreatic cancer, both as a symptom of the disease and post-diagnosis.

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Learning All I Can About PNET

WebBurt Rosen received a double whammy diagnosis of PNET and kidney cancer, but he's determined to learn as much as he can about his disease.

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Larger Cancer Centers or Smaller Community Hospitals

WebShould you go to larger cancer centers or stay closer to home at a smaller hospital? Learn about the pros and cons of each option.

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How to Eat After a Whipple Procedure

WebCancer survivor Ann Ogden helps patients learn to cook food that would help them through treatment and recovery after a Whipple procedure.

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Meet the Researcher: Nicolette Juliana Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.

WebIn the ensuing years, Rodriguez earned her M.D. and M.P.H. from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Brown University School of Public Health (Providence, Rhode Island). She completed her internship and residency training in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital (Connecticut) and is currently a …

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The Mother I’ve Always Wanted To Be

WebElizabeth O’Connor was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer shortly after giving birth to her son. Elizabeth wanted to see her son and daughter grow up, so for the past 11 years she has explored every treatment option, to gain as much time as she can. Now she feels she has reached a place where she can be their mother rather than a …

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Reimagining the Possible to Survive Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer

WebMarisa Harris was given a devastating diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer. She tapped the power within herself, as well as chemotherapy, to become a long-term survivor.

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Why End-of-Life Conversations Matter—and How to Have Them

WebSocial worker Lauren Shaffer and palliative care specialist Dr. Dawn Gross discuss how to have difficult conversations about end-of-life care and wishes.

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