9/25 Met with surgeon and radiation oncologist. Involvement of two major blood vessels rules out surgery now and likely in the future. Radiation therapy is now my next option. Median overall survival rate following radiation is 15 months.

#PancreaticCancer

***A Lab-Made Molecule That Erases Deadly Tumors in Days***

Stanford scientists have developed a groundbreaking lab-made molecule that has shown the power to completely eliminate some of the deadliest cancers, including aggressive bre*st and pancreatic tumours, with just three IV treatments. In early studies, this treatment wiped out tumours in nearly every test case, offering new hope for patients with cancers that are often considered some of the hardest to treat.

Unlike chemotherapy, which damages both healthy and cancerous cells, this molecule is designed to be highly targeted. It seeks out tumour cells, binds to them, and triggers their destruction without harming surrounding tissue. This precision could mean far fewer side effects and faster recovery times for patients.

The results so far are nothing short of extraordinary. After three carefully timed intravenous doses, tumours shrank rapidly and, in many cases, disappeared entirely. If these results hold true in larger human trials, it could mark the beginning of a new era in cancer treatment, one where cancer is treated with accuracy and efficiency, rather than months of painful, exhausting therapy.

This discovery is more than just science, it’s hope. Hope for families who have been told there are no more options. Hope for patients fighting the toughest cancers. And hope for a future where deadly tumours can be erased with just a few targeted treatments. 🌱💉

Core discovery & science
#MedicalBreakthrough #CancerResearch #Oncology #LifeSciences #FutureOfMedicine #Biotech

Treatment focus
#TargetedTherapy #PrecisionMedicine #CancerTreatment #NovelTherapeutics #Immunotherapy #LabMadeMolecule

Specific cancers & hope
#BreastCancer #PancreaticCancer #EndCancer #HopeForPatients #TumorEradication #InnovativeMedicine

Impact & inspiration
#GameChanger #HealingScience #NewEraInMedicine #CuttingEdgeScience

Skipping this daily habit could triple your risk of pancreatic cancer

Poor oral hygiene has long been linked to a number of diseases – but scientists now have a better understanding of why

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#OnThisDay in 2020, #RuthBaderGinsburg, American #jurist and Associate #Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1993-2020), died of #pancreaticcancer at 87.
#RIP 🙏

9/10 After multiple rounds of chemotherapy the tumor is not responding favorably. Still unresectable due to major blood vessel involvement. Oncologist discussed possibility of switching to radiation therapy and perhaps a clinical trial. Telehealth appointment scheduled 9/25 with surgeon to get his perspective and discuss next steps.

#PancreaticCancer

#OnThisDay in 2009, #PatrickSwayze, American #actor (Ghost), dancer (Dirty Dancing), and songwriter, died of #pancreaticcancer at 57.
#RIP 🪦

We’re proud to spotlight Reccan AB, a Sweden-based biotechnology company and a core partner in the SHIELD project. Reccan is pioneering the development of diagnostic tools for early cancer detection, with a strong focus on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of Europe’s deadliest cancers.

Reccan’s work is central to SHIELD’s mission to redefine cancer screening and prevention in Europe.

#SHIELDProject #EarlyDetection #CancerDiagnostics #PancreaticCancer #HealthInnovation

Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion and viral courtroom kindness, passed away at 88 after battling pancreatic cancer. His show `Caught in Providence` touched millions. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/judge-frank-caprio-nicest-judge-in-the-world-dies-at-88-after-brave-pancreatic-cancer-battle-video-hepezn00?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JudgeFrankCaprio #CaughtInProvidence #PancreaticCancer

Innovative robotic Whipple procedure helps cancer survivor beat the odds again

In February 2024, Mandy Gartrell was diagnosed with stage III pancreatic cancer. The teacher, wife and mother of…
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In stake there is more peril than #PancreaticCancer.
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#OnThisDay in 2018, #ArethaFranklin, American #singer known as "The Queen of Soul" ("Respect"; "Think"; "Chain of Fools"), pianist, songwriter, and first female performer inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987), died of #pancreaticcancer at 76.
#RIP 💐