Have you been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? Are you at high risk? Learn about pancreatic cancer risk, screening and treatment.
Genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation linked to pancreatic cancer can help people with or without pancreatic cancer make medical decisions, protect their own health and the health of their relatives.
We've compiled expert-reviewed resources to help you understand your risk and your medical options for preventing or treating pancreatic cancer and take steps to protect your health and the health of your relatives. Click on each topic below to learn more. If you need additional guidance, please sign up for our Peer Navigation Program. You are not alone.
Nutrition, exercise and weight
Palliative and integrative care
Video: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues for Men
Video: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues for Women
Video: Treatment Side Effects & Survivorship
Video: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Video: How palliative care can help people at any stage of diagnosis
Video: Participating in Clinical Trials for People with Inherited Mutations: Why, When and How
How to search for research studies
Your rights as a participant in research
Search for ovarian cancer treatment studies
Search for quality of life studies
XRAY reviews of ovarian cancer research
Search for treatment clinical trials
Search for screening and prevention clinical trials
Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
GINA protections against health insurance discrimination
GINA protections against discrimination in employment & wellness programs
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Video: Navigating Insurance Challenges When You Have a Hereditary Genetic Mutation
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We offer a variety of options for support from trained volunteers and community members. Virtual and in-person support meetings, community forums and peer navigators assure that you are not alone.
These resources can help you prepare to communicate about your health history or genetic test results with relatives.
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