Pancreatic Cancer News

Jim Flick dies of cancer at 82 ESPN Jim Flick, a golf instructor for more than 50 years whose clients included Tom Lehman and Jack Nicklaus upon joining the Champions Tour, died Monday of pancreatic cancer, his family said. He was 82. Flick taught golf in 23 countries and directed ... See all stories on this topic »

South Carroll families team up to fight Pancreatic cancer Carroll County Times Five years ago Ken Cunzeman and Jim Teesdale didn't know each other, but now the men work together to coordinate the Baltimore affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, advocating for pancreatic cancer research and supporting those living with ... See all stories on this topic »

Ray Price Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer Taste of Country Country legend Ray Price has confirmed he's been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 86-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer says he has been undergoing chemotherapy for six months and is encouraged by the results. During an interview with the ... See all stories on this topic »

Board mulls consolidated finance dept., Sandy aftermath Wicked Local November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month in Arlington following a proclamation by selectmen Monday night. Thirteen-month pancreatic cancer survivor Judy Pearson recounted her experience being diagnosed with the disease – there were almost no ... See all stories on this topic »

[OPINION] Together, We Can Beat Pancreatic Cancer NJ TODAY Over the past 30 years there has been a revolution in science and medicine, resulting in increased survival rates for many diseases but, unfortunately, pancreatic cancer has not benefited from these advances because historically there hasn't been ... See all stories on this topic »

Benefit set for Minooka High teacher battling cancer Joliet Herald News Within a matter of days he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He has been receiving chemotherapy treatments at the University of Chicago, said co-worker Jen Hanson. “Mike was completely healthy (before this), he didn't even like to take ... See all stories on this topic »

Candidate in today's Henry County Board election dies; King was local native CambridgeChronicle.com (blog) GALVA -- Jim King, a former Democratic two-term Henry County Board member who was seeking re-election to the board today, died Saturday of pancreatic cancer. King, 71, of rural Geneseo, was reared in the Victoria area. Voters in District 1, King's ... See all stories on this topic »

James 'Seamus' Bickel, 57 Patch.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Jersey Shore Relief American Red Cross. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com. Related ... See all stories on this topic »

Officials: Boulder's Clovis Oncology on track to release 'pivotal' results Daily Camera Boulder-based Clovis Oncology Inc. remains on track to announce the results for a “pivotal” trial for its metastatic pancreatic cancer treatment by the end of the year, company officials said Monday. Clovis (Nasdaq: CLVS) officials provided the update ... See all stories on this topic »

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Denver, CO Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk Sunday, November 4, 2012

As of Friday, November 2 at 2:30 pm (EST), on-line registrants will need to check-in at the Registration Area on Sunday. We encourage you to register on-line today. Please bring a copy of the receipt that you receive after your on-line registration is completed, as well as any additional donations to the Registration area. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday- rain or shine!  Pre-Registration Fee $50 Walk-In Registration Fee $60 Registration 9:00 am Walk starts at 10:30 am Join us on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Sloan's Lake Park, Denver, CO. Pancreatic Cancer Research Events are a great way to increase funding for research and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. Lustgarten Foundation Events serve as a wonderful celebration of the progress being made in the fight against this disease, and your important participation provides hope for the future.

Fall Back Tonight!!

Why do you walk?

This little one has "walked" in every Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk in Denver since before she was born.  She walks because she never go to meet her Grandma.  Why do you walk?

Join us on Sunday!

Denver, CO Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk Sunday, November 4, 2012

As of Friday, November 2 at 2:30 pm (EST), on-line registrants will need to check-in at the Registration Area on Sunday. We encourage you to register on-line today. Please bring a copy of the receipt that you receive after your on-line registration is completed, as well as any additional donations to the Registration area. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday- rain or shine!  Pre-Registration Fee $50 Walk-In Registration Fee $60 Registration 9:00 am Walk starts at 10:30 am Join us on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Sloan's Lake Park, Denver, CO. Pancreatic Cancer Research Events are a great way to increase funding for research and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. Lustgarten Foundation Events serve as a wonderful celebration of the progress being made in the fight against this disease, and your important participation provides hope for the future.

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Weather on Sunday should be good!

Looks like its going to be 66 and sunny on Sunday! 

Please join us for the 6th annual Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk 

in Denver at Sloan's Lake.

Finding a cure!

Join The Lustgarten Foundation and Cablevision this November and unite to fight in recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 

This month, we will raise awareness about pancreatic cancer through television, print, radio and online public service announcements.

Visit curePC.org to read personal stories from extraordinary individuals who have joined the fight and get your free, limited edition unite to fight window decal.

Also visit us on Facebook and Twitter and share your story. join us to help spread the word and inspire hope. Visit curePC.org.

Pancreatic Cancer in the News!

Senior Lookout: Raising pancreatic cancer awareness Gloucester Daily Times Sadly, pancreatic cancer research is much less well-funded, and knowledge about the disease not as well publicized as for breast cancer. In an effort to change that, proponents of awareness about this devastating disease suggest not only donning a ... See all stories on this topic »

Byetta Puts Users at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Legal Examiner In 2011, researchers at UCLA published a study showing that Byetta users are three times more likely to develop pancreatic cancer than those not taking the drug. Researchers based their conclusions on an evaluation of the FDA Adverse Event Database for ... See all stories on this topic »

Harrison County Recognizes Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month WBOY-TV In honor of November being Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the Harrison County Commission recognized the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's efforts against the disease. The PCAN strives to increase knowledge of the disease and raise money for ... See all stories on this topic »

Raymond man battles cancer Independent Publishing Group In September, after having what he thought was stomach pain, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and everything changed for this family of six. ''We're living day-to-day now vs. planning and thinking ahead. It's emotionally and mentally heavy ... See all stories on this topic »

Letter: A devastating disease Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com I am a volunteer for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in the North New Jersey affiliate and am helping to accomplish that goal by introducing a Raritan Township Awareness Proclamation that recognizes November as National Pancreatic Cancer ... See all stories on this topic » Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com

Good Samaritan Hospital Honors Cancer Survivors Long Island Exchange Attendees shared stories of survival. Among those stories is 81-year old, 13-year pancreatic cancer survivor, Robert Hanna. Like many patients diagnosed with cancer, Mr. Hanna had no idea that his significant weight loss was the result of pancreatic ... See all stories on this topic »

The Human Genome Project – Mysteries and Discoveries Uncovered Top Secret Writers The focus is on Pancreatic Cancer due to its complexity. Since Pancreatic Cancer usually is not detected until it has spread, the scientists with the Cancer Genome Consortium are hoping that the Human Genome Project can help them to identify genetic ... See all stories on this topic »

Mum's art sale for Pancreatic Cancer UK Gazette Claire Gillen's mum Brenda Fulcher was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 18 months ago and when Mrs Gillen looked for support, she found Pancreatic Cancer UK. She immediately became a charity volunteer and has already raised more than £1,000. See all stories on this topic »

'General John Cabot Trail' dies after cancer battle CBC.ca Cape Breton humourist Dave Harley, best known for his role as General John Cabot Trail of the Cape Breton Liberation Army, has died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave Harley, a.k.a. General John Cabot Trail fo the Cape Breton Liberation ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Las Cruces Sun-News "Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the world that takes more lives than breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate cancer combined." This statement is the new awareness motto from from the Lung Cancer Alliance, which obtained its estimates from the ... See all stories on this topic »

Which team leads the pack?

Join us on Sunday, November 4th at Sloan's Lake for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk.  So far we've raised over $44,000 and there are still a few days to go.  And here's how the teams are doing!

Team Name	Team Captain	Group Name	Team Total	Members Recruited
	Rico's Buffaloes	Meg Phillips		$10,540.00	26
	Washington Park Chiropractic	Lisa Goodman		$2,005.00	8
	Janice A. Schmidt	Jamie Hall		$1,720.00	8
	Team Eatherton	Kristin Melton		$1,435.00	11
	Team Rich Gustafson	Joanna Gustafson		$1,400.00	3
	Walk With Chuck	Jeff Flynn		$1,400.00	18
	M.A.'s Flying Pigs	Heather Harpster		$1,265.00	6
	Judy's Musketeers	Sheila Morgan		$1,200.00	7
	Team Hildy	James Burness		$1,055.00	4
	Team Torque	Rhonda Ryan		$1,050.00	12
	Toad Suckers	Rob Acker		$930.00	16
	Team Sandi	David Monsma		$920.00	5
	Papa Juan Forever	Lindsay Trujillo		$650.00	8
	Screamin Mimis	Mary Ladd		$630.00	4
	Team Dennis	Peggy Kuiken		$610.00	8
	Karen Robinson	Karen Robinson		$520.00	5
	Wolfhounds	Caryn Chavez		$515.00	8
	George & Paula	Jean Baker		$490.00	3
	Bill's Buddies	Pat Allan		$445.00	6
	Doing it for Doris Ann	Jessica Herzog		$425.00	3
	Scott Bond & Krystal Ramirez	Scott Bond		$400.00	2
	Leo	Mary Van Laarhoven		$325.00	7
	Maury Nyquist	Mary Magee		$300.00	4
	Team Kennedy	Miranda Kennedy		$300.00	6
	Team sheean	Joanne Sheean		$300.00	4
	Sue's Family	Beth Machann		$285.00	8
	Mary Ann's Angels	Kim Phillips		$265.00	3
	Jerry's Kids	Suzanne Turner		$250.00	5
	Seipp	Linda Seipp		$250.00	6
	Red Hatters for Sharon	Florence Fusco		$210.00	4
	Cliff's Crew	Pamm Monier		$175.00	4
	Team Papa Phil and Uncle Ray	Miranda Engelkamp		$175.00	4
	Team Wyatt	Linda Wyatt		$160.00	3
	Ronny	Charlotte Wesling		$150.00	3
	Team Grier	Kathi Grier		$150.00	2
	Gomez	Debra Gomez		$100.00	3
	MSU Denver Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Association	Jonathan Richards		$100.00	2
	Richard's Terd of Hurtles	Andrea Stellish		$100.00	2
	Team Nancy Gober	Amanda Thompson		$50.00	1
	Walk for Tom	Jeff Luinstra		$50.00	1
	Team Tony	Michele Coyle		$25.00	1
	Jeff's team	Jeffrey Groghan		$20.00	1

Proton Therapy, a new cancer treatment - Health Watch

On this edition of HealthWatch, meet the first patient to be treated at the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute and see why this new technology draws cancer patients from across the nation to Hampton Roads.http://www.hamptonproton.org

From the website:
"Today, cancer treatment with proton therapy is on the rise. There are five currently-operating centers in the United States, and at least eight more in the planning, design and construction phases. Of these, Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) will be the largest and most advanced.
Proton Therapy is the most precise form of radiation treatment. Proton therapy targets the tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue, causing far fewer side effects than traditional therapy.
Benefits Proton therapy is widely recognized as the most effective external beam method in the selective destruction of cancer cells. Non-invasive Minimal side affects Most precise treatment, targeting only the tumor Healthy tissue around the tumor is spared

Treatment Experience Treatments are completely painless. The actual radiation time is a matter of seconds. Patients receive outpatient treatment, with each appointment time being 15-30 minutes per day for five to eight weeks."

More Health Watch shows with Terrance Afer-Anderson here:http://www.norfolk.gov/tv48/health_watch.asp

Timing is running out!!

The Denver Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk is a Week Away! Register Now!      Keep Fundraising! The incredible support of friends like you has helped grow the Walk Series to a major force in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Through 2011, the Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk Series has raised more than $16.1 million! Please join us at The Denver Walk, and help us build on this success. Once registered, you will receive a Starter Kit in the mail. The Kit contains materials you need to reach your fundraising goal. Our on-line registration site also provides information on how you can create your own personalized fundraising Web Page, send e-mails to your personal contacts, track donations and send thank-you emails to your walk supporters. Volunteer at the Walk Volunteers are among our greatest assets: from venue selection to cheering participants across the finish line, we rely on volunteers to help organize, manage and implement every aspect of our Walks. Simply stated, volunteers make it happen! 100% of donations will go directly to pancreatic cancer research. Cablevision Systems Corporation underwrites all of The Lustgarten Foundation's administrative expenses to ensure that 100% of every donation goes directly to pancreatic cancer research.

Date: Sunday, November 4 Where: Sloan's Lake Park Time: Registration begins at 9:00 am. Walk begins at 10:30 am. Participant Fee: $50Your participant fee includes your own personal donation, and/or donations you collect in support of your participation in the Walk. Sponsor Sheet: Download the Sponsor Sheet and ask friends and family to support you. Walker Cards: Walker cards are a quick and easy way to share your personal Walk Page. Matching Gifts: Matching-gift programs are an easy way to significantly increase the impact of your contributions. Spread the Word: Help spread the word! Email your friends, family and co-workers, and invite them to visit this site.

Happy, happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!!

From all the volunteers and committee members dedicated to

Lustgarten's Denver Pancreatic Research Walk

Is Your Office a Halloween Candy Dumping Ground?

Three Tips to Avoid Halloween Horror at Work

WASHINGTON, DC If your workplace turns into an all-you-can-eat Halloween candy buffet before and after October 31, those little "bite size" treats could end up being a nasty trick for your health, experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research warned today.

"Research has confirmed what many of us know all too well: When food is available and in sight, we eat it," says AICR Registered Dietitian Alice Bender. "That candy in the break room and on coworkers' desks before and after Halloween means extra calories and weight gain for many Americans."
The scary truth is that being overweight or obese increases risk for several common cancers and other diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Although "fun-size" candies seem innocent enough by themselves, eating just two of those candies per day over two months can lead to a two-pound weight gain, coming just before our major eating holidays. 

Bender says there are ways to reduce temptation and minimize the resulting calorie damage from constant exposure to candy. Start by limiting trick-or-treat candy in your home, then take steps to help create a healthier work environment for yourself and others.

TIPS TO AVOID HALLOWEEN HORROR AT WORK

1. Lose Your Candy at the Door. This is one time your colleagues are better off if you don't share. Best idea – be honest with yourself and purchase only the amount of candy you'll need. If you do have leftovers, throw them out – does anyone else really need it?
2. Hide the Candy. Donate a non-see-through, covered candy dish or container for common spaces where candy is shared. Studies show that keeping treats out of sight helps keep them out-of-mind, out-of-mouth, and off-the-waistline.
3. Take Detours. If possible, find alternate routes to meetings that avoid passing by the treats. As a side benefit you may get a bit more physical activity. Not possible? Make sure your hands are full when passing the candy dish, so you can't just grab a treat on the way.

Beginning of the end for cancer?

The first results of the most comprehensive genetic survey of cancer ever to be undertaken by an international consortium of researchers have just started to come in. The consortium is mapping mutations of different types of cancers with the aim of better targetting treatment.

The findings for pancreatic cancer were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature this morning. Professor Andrew Biankin from the Kinghorn Cancer Centre at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and I led this survey, which sequenced the genomes of 100 pancreatic tumours from Australians and North Americans and compared them to normal tissue.

Pancreatic cancer and genome mapping

Pancreatic cancer is not the most common cancer to afflict Australians. It’s actually tenth on the list, but it kills more people than melanoma. And fewer than 5% of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will survive more than five years. It’s one of the few cancers for which survival rates have not increased over the past 40 years.

The problem is that it’s a complex cancer that usually isn’t detected until it has spread. Clearly, there’s a lot of scope to better understand this disease and how we can treat it more effectively.

Our project is part of the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), which has brought labs across the world together to sequence the genomes of 50 different types of tumours.


Cancer arises from the accumulation of genetic damage. You can compare it to randomly deleting files from a hard drive. Some files, if deleted, won’t make any difference to the functioning of the computer at all, while others are vital. If these files are deleted, the computer will cease functioning.

The cancer genome consortium is seeking to identify these mutations – the ones that cause a healthy cell to turn cancerous – and make this data freely available to scientists and clinicians. It’s been 12 years since the draft copy of the human genome was made public, and in that time, sequencing technology has made incredible advances.

The Human Genome Project took over a decade and cost over US$2 billion. In our laboratories at the University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, we can sequence a genome in a matter of days for a few thousand dollars.

Across the 100 pancreatic cancers we studied, we identified over 2,000 mutations, a small number of which appear to be the genes that really drive the formation of tumours. We’ve also learnt that, as with many other types of cancer, pancreatic cancer is actually an umbrella term.

This means there are many sub-types of pancreatic cancer, each with different prognoses and different potential treatments. These differences can’t be seen with a microscope; sequencing is required to pinpoint what sets one tumour apart from the next.

With patients, for patients

This research, indeed that of the whole of the International Cancer Genome Consortium, wouldn’t have been possible without the cancer patients who donated their samples. They did so because they wanted to make a difference, and that’s the overarching aim for this project.

Our findings emphasise the importance of treating patients as individuals, because when it comes to cancer types and treatments, one size most definitely does not fit all.

Our research aims to take the guesswork out of chemotherapy by allowing doctors to match the genetics of a person’s tumour with a treatment. We found some patients with mutations in genes that are commonly associated with other types of cancer, such as breast cancer.

The good news for these people is that some of these genes are already treatable with drugs and, in some cases, we were able to direct their doctors to treat them with the correct drug. Next year, we’ll begin clinical trials to assess the benefit of using this method of treating patients versus standard chemotherapy in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

This type of personalised medicine, where the individual is treated rather than the disease, is the future of medicine. It probably won’t be too many years before it will be standard procedure to have your diseased cells sequenced and your genetic make-up examined to determine treatment.

Of course, there’s more work to be done, but we hope our research can make a difference sooner rather than later in the lives of those affected by pancreatic cancer.

And with scientists and clinicians from around the world joining forces through the International Cancer Genome Consortium, we hope that cancer’s reign as one of our most devastating diseases will be over sooner rather than later.