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Genetic causes of hereditary pancreatic cancer: BRCA and beyond

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/inherited-mutations-increase-pancreatic-cancer-risk

An update on hereditary pancreatic cancer presented at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting covered genes and lifetime risk. The update emphasized that all pancreatic cancer patients should be offered genetic counseling and testing. Genetic test results may impact treatment, screening for other cancers and risk to family members. (11/26/19)

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The following studies are looking at risk management for pancreatic cancer:

Other clinical trials for pancreatic cancer screening and prevention may be found here.

The following treatment studies are enrolling people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The following vaccine studies are enrolling people with pancreatic cancer.

Other clinical trials for people with pancreatic cancer can be found here.

The following studies look at treatment for people with advanced solid tumors. 

 

About FORCE

FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.