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FACING PANCREATIC CANCER with Dr. Allyson Ocean and Elaine Gardner
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FACING PANCREATIC CANCER Prominent Oncologist and Fearless Pancreatic Cancer Patient Offer Inspiration in Recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Until the recent spike of high-profile pancreatic cancer cases among luminaries, such as US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and actor Patrick Swayze, the disease received little media attention. Yet, the latest report from the American Cancer Society suggests a compelling reason to take notice. In the US, the number of pancreatic cancer diagnoses and deaths continues to rise notably each year. Of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, only one in four survives one year and one in twenty lives for five years. Despite this discouraging news, advances in pancreatic cancer treatments are helping some patients live longer with this disease. These patients are spreading hope by beating the odds and demonstrating that life continues in the face of advanced cancer. As Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month approaches this November, interview an acclaimed oncologist and an inspiring pancreatic cancer patient. Diagnosed nine months ago with advanced stage disease, Elaine Gardner continues to serve as a non-denominational preacher, actively exercise, attend car shows and ride Harleys with her husband. Elaine cherishes the time she spends with her two grown daughters and looks forward to returning to work full-time this month. INTERVIEW: · Allyson Ocean, MD, Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, Weill Cornell <b>...</b> |
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Pancreatic Cancer Facts
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Early detection is difficult due to a lack of efficient screening for the disease, says Dr. Jennifer Ashton who has advice for those concerned about pancreatic cancer. |
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Pancreatic Cancer Facts
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Early detection is difficult due to a lack of efficient screening for the disease, says Dr. Jennifer Ashton who has advice for those concerned about pancreatic cancer. |
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Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis
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PrognostiCheck is a scoring system based upon an electrical measurement of cellular architecture of a patient. The study utilizes an electrical illustration of the cell-wall membrane of a phospho-lipid bi-layer cell who's ability to act as a capacitor and hold the electrical signal is indicative of the health of the patient. It detects the presence and severity of Cancer, the effectiveness of Cancer treatment, the burden of the illness on the individual patient and whether they are recovering. |
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Kim Jong-Il has Pancreatic Cancer
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Kim Jong-Il isn't healthy? Nooo...seriously? Twitter: twitter.com Stories: Kim's health: tinyurl.com Kim's insanity: tinyurl.com |
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Pancreatic Surgery (Part 2)
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About the Video: While cancer of the pancreas is not one of the most common forms of cancer, it is one of the most challenging to treat. In this two-part program with Dr. H. Richard Alexander, viewers learn about the newest approaches to treating both pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract. Specific topics covered in part two of this two-part interview include: Liver cancer Sir-spheres Hepatic infusion therapy Heated intra-peritoneal chemotherapy About the Expert: Dr. H. Richard Alexander is a surgical oncologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He is also a professor and associate chairman for Clinical Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Pancreatic Surgery (Part 1) www.youtube.com Dr. H. Richard Alexander www.umm.edu UMGCC Gastrointestinal Oncology Program www.umgcc.org Overview: Liver Cancer www.umgcc.org Liver-Directed Therapies Program www.umgcc.org Overview: Selective Internal Radiation Therapy - SIR Spheres www.umgcc.org Distributed by Tubemogul. |
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Pancreatic Surgery (Part 1)
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About the Video: While cancer of the pancreas is not one of the most common forms of cancer, it is one of the most challenging to treat. In this two-part program with Dr. H. Richard Alexander, viewers learn about the newest approaches to treating both pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract. Specific topics covered in part one of this two-part interview include: The pancreas and its role in the body Risk factors for pancreatic cancer Symptoms of pancreatic cancer Diagnosing pancreatic cancer Identifying specific types of tumors Surgery for pancreatic surgery - the Whipple procedure Radiation and chemotherapy after surgery About the Expert: Dr. H. Richard Alexander is a surgical oncologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He is also a professor and associate chairman for Clinical Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Pancreatic Surgery (Part 2) www.youtube.com Dr. H. Richard Alexander www.umm.edu UMGCC Gastrointestinal Oncology Program www.umgcc.org Overview: Pancreatic Cancer www.umgcc.org Pancreatic Cancer Therapy Program www.umgcc.org Distributed by Tubemogul. |
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Patrick Swayze Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
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Fifty-five-year-old actor Patrick Swayze is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, but his publicist says he's well enough to continue working on movie projects. (March 5) |
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Study Gives Hope For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
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1/9/2008 - News about a clinical trial that gives hope in finding a cure for Pancreatic Cancer. |
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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Facts about Pancreatic Cancer for Pancreatic Cancer Month November 2007. |
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Live Webcast: Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Care
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will host a webcast featuring a mini-Whipple procedure (pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy) used to treat pancreatic cancer. The webcast, which will feature an actual procedure and panel discussion by the Jefferson Pancreatic Cancer and Related Diseases team, is scheduled for 4:30 pm ET on Tuesday, September 18th on OR-Live.com |
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Katie Couric's Notebook: Pancreatic Cancer (CBS News)
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Katie Couric lost a sister to pancreatic cancer. But today, a new procedure offers hope for early detection, and therefore better treatment options for this deadly disease. (CBSNews.com) |
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