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An overview of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)

September 6, 2023

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), also referred to as pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) or exocrine pancreatic dysfunction (EPD) is a condition where the pancreas doesn’t produce enough digestive enzymes, or the […]

Filed Under: News, Patient Tools

Pancreatic Cancer Patient Wig Resources

August 17, 2023

Hair loss is a possible side effect for patients in chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. However, not all therapies cause hair loss. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), […]

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Make a Will & Leave a Legacy that Never Gives Up

August 7, 2023

August is National Make-A-Will Month! This is the perfect time to safeguard your legacy and leave a future gift that will change the course of pancreatic cancer research. Nearly 67% […]

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21-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor, Roberta Luna to be Honorary Starter for the 26th LA Cancer Challenge

July 25, 2023

As the Hirshberg Foundation brings our vibrant community of supporters and fundraisers together for the 26th LA Cancer Challenge, we are thrilled to share that this year’s Honorary Starter will […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up, News

Momentum Newsletter: Summer 2023

July 10, 2023

Summer is in full swing, and we have research updates to share plus great ways to get involved in making a difference for the pancreatic cancer community. Our events continue […]

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UCLA Joins the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium to Transform Early Detection and Survival Rates

July 10, 2023

Dr. Timothy Donahue, Director of the UCLA Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases and Garry Shandling Chair in Pancreatic Surgery at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has joined […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, News, Patient Tools, Research

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