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 […]
Pancreatic Cancer Patient Wig Resources
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), […]
UCLA Joins the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium to Transform Early Detection and Survival Rates
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 […]
An Overview of the Updates to the NCCN Guidelines for Pancreatic Cancer
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) works to improve cancer care through their vast collection of Guidelines for Patients. The latest version of the Guidelines for Patients: Pancreatic Cancer, sponsored […]
National Cancer Prevention Month: How to Create Your Personal Cancer Prevention Plan
As the Hirshberg Foundation funds invaluable patient programs and research in prevention, early diagnosis, therapies and patient care, among these paths to eradicate pancreatic cancer, prevention is at the forefront. […]
National Cancer Prevention Month: Taking a Proactive Approach to Your Health
In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month the Hirshberg Foundation is sharing important educational resources and steps you can take to live a healthier life. The goals of prevention are […]