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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network today released the following statement regarding the passing of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel into space: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/LA79914LOGO) "Sally Ride was an inspiration for all Americans, not just young women who learned from her extraordinary example that anything is possible," said Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of the Pancreatic...
Comprehensive strategy includes more accurate CT scan analysis, complex surgical technique Investigators at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, have reported on a new approach to treating previously inoperable complex pancreatic adenocarcinoma that has significantly increased long-term survival for some patients. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the most devastating forms of pancreatic cancer with survival rates of only 5 percent at five years. Surgical removal...
CLEVELAND, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A novel pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise in improving survival and represents a potential breakthrough in the treatment of this deadly disease. Jeffrey Hardacre, MD, of University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine presented results of a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with pancreatic cancer testing the Algenpantucel-L vaccine today at the Annual Meeting of the...
Innovative interventional radiology procedure zaps around complicated pancreatic tumors, improving prognosis and pancreatic cancer treatment paradigm Results of a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 37th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, Calif., signal a light at the end of the tunnel for individuals with inoperable locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). A new procedure called irreversible electroporation or IRE uses microsecond electrical pulses to...
NEW YORK, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York City Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure, announces PurpleStride New York City 2012. The 5K run/walk through New York City's Riverside Park will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012 and start at 103rd Street & Riverside Drive. Honorary Chair and Pancreatic Cancer...
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest cancers in the United States with a five-year relative survival rate of just six percent. As part of an effort to double the survival rate for the disease by 2020, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is calling attention to the need for increased participation in clinical trials. Clinical trials are vital to making progress and developing new treatments for any...
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement in response to the death of Steve Jobs from Julie Fleshman, President and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the national organization fighting pancreatic cancer in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/LA79914LOGO) "We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Steve Jobs, his friends...
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is urging Americans to join the growing movement to defeat pancreatic cancer through an interactive awareness campaign launched today. The campaign, Volunteer for Progress, leads into National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November. It features a series of videos and messages from actor Dana Delany, golf legend Jack Nicklaus, the organization's National Spokesperson Lisa Niemi Swayze and...
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- David Robertson has teamed up with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to strike out the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. As one of the organization's cause champions, Robertson will serve as Honorary Captain of TEAMHOPE®, the organization's national marathon team, at the 2011 ING New York City Marathon. In partnership with the New York Yankees, Robertson is featured in a new public service announcement to...
