Returning to in-person activities is becoming a reality for many across the country and we’re excited about the countless reunions that await! As we begin dreaming up plans to re-unite with friends and family, we’re inviting you to turn this reunion into a Purple Ribbon Event. Start a new tradition marking the occasion of a […]
Clinical Trial Awareness
Clinical trials are a crucial tool for advancing medical knowledge and patients who participate can benefit from these new and emerging treatments. Understanding the clinical trial process and how to find a trial can empowers patients to make informed treatment choices from day one. Today, the NIH website lists more than 280 pancreatic cancer clinical […]
Messages of Hope for Cancer Survivors
June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month and we are happy to share these heartfelt messages with all those facing cancer. All month long we celebrate survivorship and honor those in treatment as we work towards a cancer-free future. Share your message of hope here. Together, let’s provide support, hope and love with all those facing […]
Our UCLA Activity Summary Report is now Available
The Hirshberg Foundation maintains its longstanding partnership with UCLA and is a crucial source of support for a wide range of research programs, patient care initiatives, and faculty members in the UCLA Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases. Despite the difficulties of 2020, our supporters help us provide the financial stability necessary to face challenges […]
Advocating for Women Facing Pancreatic Cancer
This Mother’s Day, as you celebrate, honor or remember the special women in your life, join us in taking action on behalf of the countless moms who have fought pancreatic cancer. Each year, too many women and mothers across the country face a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and must begin their treatment journey. The courage and […]
Paving the Way to Better Outcomes
The Hirshberg Foundation’s pioneering research efforts in pancreatic cancer is driven by the countless families and faces in need of services and support everyday. When we evaluate the needs of our community from a scientific perspective or simply a place of compassion, one thing is evident: one group is disproportionaly affected by this disease. April, […]