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Cathy Wu, MD, wins prestigious Sjöberg Prize for cancer vaccine research Advances: By sequencing DNA from healthy cells and cancer cells, Wu and her colleagues were able to identify a cancer patient's unique tumor neoantigens. She then produced synthetic copies of these, which were injected as a type of vaccine. For some of the patients, this resulted in the immune system’s cells being activated and targeting the tumor cells. Published: February 14, 2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering mRNA Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Trial Shows Promising Results Findings: Custom vaccines activated T cells that recognize the patient’s own pancreatic cancers. Administered after the main tumor was removed, the vaccines delayed the return of pancreatic cancer. Published: October 20, 2023
Exercise boosts immune response to pancreatic cancer - study Findings: Aerobic exercise for 30 minutes five times per week decreased cancer formation by 50% in one mouse model. Note: Mouse studies do not always replicate results in humans. Published: June 4th, 2022
I Have Pancreatic Cancer, and I’ve Defied the Odds—Here’s What's Helped Me This is what a journey into the world of off-label cancer treatment looks like. Published: January 19, 2022
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Lynparza, an ovarian cancer drug, has been approved in the US to treat advanced pancreatic cancer in some patients with germline BRCA-mutation. Learn more about who this new pancreatic cancer treatment might help - December 30, 2019
New treatment options extend survival for pancreatic cancer patients. The research was lead at Mayo Clinic. - April 3, 2019
What should someone do If they have just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?
“I recommend 15 actions steps, including:
1. Ask your doctor how long you may safely wait before starting treatment.
2. Form a “Care Team” of family, friends, medical professionals, and, if possible, paid assistance.
3. Choose or change your oncologist.
4. Get organized.”
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