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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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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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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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Breaking Up With Cancer

September 25, 2020

By Wendy Hammers As part of our Patient & Family Webinars series, Wendy Hammers shared her 10 tenets that supported her throughout her treatment and continue to guide her as a 5-year pancreatic cancer survivor. 1. Adopting a Wellness Stance Assume health. Decide you are getting better. You do not have to assume the worst. […]

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Living with Pancreatic Cancer: Patient And Caregiver Experiences Study (PACES) Seeks Volunteers

September 23, 2020

The “Living with Pancreatic Cancer: Patient And Caregiver Experiences Study (PACES),” conducted by Dr. Annette Stanton is seeking volunteers. Dr. Stanton is a 2016 Seed Grant Awardee and spoke at the 2018 Symposium on the importance of managing the emotional journey, for both pancreatic cancer patients and their caregivers. PACES continues Dr. Stanton’s esteemed career of […]

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August is National Wellness Month

August 1, 2020

It’s National Wellness Month – a perfect time to re-introduce self-care into our daily lives. As we all face extraordinary challenges in 2020, the Hirshberg Foundation is offering resources, webinars, fitness activities and tools to support your mind and body health. In August, we’ll share several topics that will inspire and motivate – here’s to […]

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