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February is National Cancer Prevention Month: Genetics

February 18, 2021

If you have a history of pancreatic cancer in your family, a basic understanding of genetic risk factors and resources may help you prevent a diagnosis or detect it early. We may not “have a say” when it comes to DNA but we are empowered to learn about pancreatic cancer, talk to family members about […]

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Cannabis Components and Cancer: What We Know and Where We’re Headed

February 8, 2021

Dr. Ziva Cooper, Director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, will join our Patient and Family Webinar Series to talk about the history of cannabis and what has been established with respect to cannabis and cancer. Dr. Cooper will discuss the origins of cannabis, its various cannabinoid components, current research and an exciting new study […]

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month: Lifestyle

February 8, 2021

Throughout National Cancer Prevention Month we’ll share risk factors, scientific research, webinars on topics touching on prevention and facts about how you can make an impact. The choices we make and avoid when it comes to our personal health can have a ripple effect throughout the body. Research has shown that certain lifestyle choices, such […]

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Share the Love on Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2021

On Valentine’s Day, most people show their love through roses & chocolates. This year, share your love with patients and families facing pancreatic cancer. Check out the many ways you can celebrate Cupid and make a difference in the fight against this disease. Agi & Ron Hirshberg are a love story for the ages. Three […]

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month!

January 27, 2021

Throughout National Cancer Prevention Month we’ll share risk factors, scientific research, webinars on topics touching on prevention and facts about how you can make an impact. The first step on the pancreatic cancer prevention path is making healthy lifestyle choices. It takes decisive action to commit to quit smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding diabetes […]

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Research Publications from the Sahin-Toth Laboratory in 2020

January 11, 2021

In 2019 the Hirshberg Foundation supported UCLA in the recruitment of Miklos Sahin-Toth, MD, PhD, a leading pancreatic disease researcher and a specialist in chronic pancreatitis. The Sahin-Toth Laboratory is located next door and works closely with the The Ronald S. Hirshberg Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory, headed by long-standing director Guido Eibl, MD, Professor, […]

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