Our Philosophy About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease. Taking an aggressive rational stance against pancreas cancer, at the earliest possible time, supported by the best medical team, and treated in the most appropriate manner gives the best chance for pancreatic cancer survival. We believe in strong patient-physician bonds, scientifically-based pancreatic cancer treatment, and that comfort can come from knowing that everything that reasonably can be done – is being done. That the best approach is meeting cancer of the pancreas head-on and armed with the best available information.
Recently, a seasoned specialist told us that we had the highest social good to donation ratio that they had ever seen in any non-profit. We put all donations to serious use toward the mission of fighting pancreatic cancer. Less than 8% of donated funds are used for management expenses.
Join us in our effort to fight pancreatic cancer. Donations allow for timely delivery of critical information about pancreatic cancer. All Donations are tax-deductible.
ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER
Pancreatic Cancer
The pancreas is a small, spongy organ which lies just under the curvature of the stomach and deep within the abdomen. The function of the pancreas is a complicated, but one could say that it primarily does two things …
Medical Treatment
There are no universally agreed upon firm guidelines for medical treatment for those patients with pancreatic cancer who are not candidates for surgery or who have a recurrence of the cancer after surgical resection…
Surgical Treatment
Surgery for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is only offered to patients whose tumor is localized and meets other criteria (please note earlier FAQ topics). Only about 15-20% of those individuals with pancreatic cancer will be found to be eligible for surgery…
Symptoms
Pancreatic cancer in the early stages typically causes vague nonspecific symptoms. These symptoms and signs may include poor appetite, weight loss, abdominal or back pain, Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark colored urine and/or light colored bowel movements) …
Causes
The true specific cause of pancreatic cancer in an individual is generally never known. But there are population level studies which demonstrate associations between specific behaviors or characteristics and pancreatic cancer. And pancreatic cancer is more common in some families …
Neuroendocrine
Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas (islet cell tumors) including carcinoid tumors are much less common than tumors arising from the exocrine pancreas. Reports often indicate that there are about two to three thousand cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year…
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HONOR A LOVED ONE
BY SHARING YOUR STORY
You can honor your loved one by sharing your story with us. Whether it’s your personal story, honoring a friend or relative’s journey, or why you support the cause, we want to hear from you!
WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPACT.
Walk, Run, or Choose your own!
Choose a walk, run, or any other activity that you like and work to raise donations leading up to your Event! Simply set up your participation page and we will be in touch!
DEDICATE YOUR RACE
Already registered for your next Race? Dedicate your participation to Pancreatic Cancer. Simply set up your participation page and together we will work towards our shared mission!
ON FACEBOOK
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Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer
PROPOSED: Every newly diagnosed person with pancreatic cancer (ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas) should receive genetic screening prior to beginning treatment – to test for germline genetic mutations in the homologous recombination DNA repair pathway, including genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, and others. These results, in from 12% to 17% of pancreatic cancer patients, suggest that treatment that includes DNA cross-linking agents such as platinum compounds or PARP inhibitors may be superior to standard best practices therapy.
OFFER: Color Genomics offers a 30-gene cancer panel for $224 (normally $249) when the Promotion Code “PANCREATIC” is entered at checkout (price will reduce upon entering this code). This is a physician-ordered saliva kit. Click Here for more information
RATIONALE: The age of precision medicine in pancreatic cancer is approaching … [MORE]
Cancer Patients Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Initiatives include, ToFightCancer.com and Pancreatica.org. All Donations are tax-deductible.
Pancreatic cancer is expected to become the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death by the year 2020. There are many reasons why the outcome for pancreatic cancer patients is much bleaker than for most other cancer types. There are no reliable methods to detect the disease early, and there are very few effective treatment options.
| There remains a dire need for more research and an increase in focused funding for pancreatic cancer. Your Donation will go directly to promoting awareness, increasing education, and furthering pancreatic cancer research aimed at early diagnosis. |
Our mission is to promote awareness, increase education, and further pancreatic cancer research, specifically research aimed at early diagnosis.
There remains a dire need for more research and an increase in focused funding for pancreatic cancer. Your Donation will go directly to promoting awareness, increasing education, and furthering pancreatic cancer research aimed at early diagnosis. Studies show that death rates for pancreatic cancer are increasing while for most other cancers they are declining, we need change !
Early diagnosis is key:
Survival increases dramatically if patients are diagnosed in time for surgery!
For medical information Click Here for our sister site Pancreatica.org
Pancreatic cancer is expected to become the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death by the year 2020. There are many reasons why the outcome for pancreatic cancer patients is much bleaker than for most other cancer types. There are no reliable methods to detect the disease early, and there are very few effective treatment options.
Together with You our Mission is to promote awareness, increase education, and further pancreatic cancer research aimed at early diagnosis.
WANT TO WALK OR RUN? STEPS TO START. IT’S EASY!
STEP 1
Choose any Activity or Event
or choose one of the Walks or Runs we suggest in your area – Click ‘Activities and Races’ at the top of this page!
STEP 2
Set up your Fundraising or Awareness page
Customize your page with a story and photos, this is a great place to honor a loved one.
step 3
Raise Awareness & Funds
Quick tip! Start with a self-donation to get started, then get the word out, share your mission with family and friends!
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WHY US? BECAUSE EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS KEY
Currently, only about 15% of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are eligible for potentially curative surgery. We need to find the disease earlier!
Pancreatic cancer is very aggressive. Fortunately together, so are we.
Join us in our shared mission dedicated to promoting awareness, increasing education, and furthering pancreatic cancer research.
Fast Ways to Help Now
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