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Nutrition, Hydration and Cancer

WebThe body uses water throughout the day that needs to be replenished. During cancer treatment, many of the side effects, vomiting, fever, sweating and diarrhea, can …

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About the Pancreas

WebThe Pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that is about 6 inches long. It’s located deep in your belly between your stomach and backbone in the upper part of your abdomen. The …

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Vay Liang W. Go, MD

WebGo, MD. Vay Liang W. Go, MD. Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Associate Director, UCLA-NIH Clinical Nutrition Research Unit. Editor-in-Chief, …

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Guidelines for Patients: Pancreatic Cancer

WebThis extensive guide offers information to help patients and their families navigate their experience with pancreatic cancer, including care options, treatment guidelines and how …

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Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Marcia Canto to discuss …

WebThe Hirshberg Foundation is honored to announce that Dr. Canto will discuss screening and surveillance in individuals with a high-risk for pancreatic cancer at the 16th …

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Sahin-Toth Laboratory

WebThe Sahin-Toth Laboratory forms a strategic alliance with the Ronald S. Hirshberg Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory led by Dr. Guido Eibl in fighting …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WebThe pancreas is an oblong flattened gland located deep in the abdomen. It is an integral part of the digestive system. It is about 6 inches long and is shaped like a flat pear.

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Diane M. Simeone, MD

WebDiane M. Simeone, MD. Dr. Diane Simeone is the Director at Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of California San Diego Health as of April 2024. As director, …

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Messages of Hope for Cancer Survivors

WebI am an 8 + year survivor of pancreatic cancer. I was diagnosed in 2012 and had a distal pancreatectomy in September, followed by chemo for six months.

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Pancreatic Cancer Facts

WebPancreatic Cancer Facts. In 2024 an estimated 66,440 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and more than 51,750 will die from the disease. Pancreatic …

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Ashok K. Saluja, PhD

WebDr. Saluja’s group has developed a novel drug, which they have named Minnelide (due to its origin from Minnesota). Minnelide is a very effective therapy in pancreatic and several …

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Celebrate and Learn from 10, 20 and 30-year Survivors of …

WebPhilip is a 30-year survivor who in 1990 was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer (NET). There was no internet to research and little information …

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Conversation and Coaching with Pancreatic Cancer Survivors …

WebSurviving and Thriving – that’s what Marisa Harris and Wendy Hammers are doing. Marisa is a 21-year stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor and Wendy is celebrating …

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