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Some Famous Faces of Pancreatic Cancer
Patients
Donna Reed,
Dizzy Gillespie, Patrick Swayze, Michael Landon, Steve Jobs, Joan
Crawford, Luciano Pavarotti,
Dr. Randy Pausch, Fred Gwynne
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and names do not imply endorsement or association with
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Pancreatic Cancer Alliance is committed to raising money for research,
increasing public awareness and educating patients and professionals about
pancreatic cancer.
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Johns Hopkins University has one of the most
comprehensive treatment and care centers in the world for pancreatic
cancer. Much information about pancreatic cancer and the latest
treatment options can be found at their website.
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Fox Chase Cancer Center
in Philadelphia, PA has a specialized unit that provides surgical options
and treatment protocols for pancreatic cancer. Patients also have
access to participate in experimental treatment methods as well.
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National Cancer Institute (NCI) which was
founded in 1937 by the U.S. Congress hosts an informative page on pancreas
cancer. NCI is the largest single source of funding for pancreatic
cancer research in the world. Information on how to find current
clinical trials is present.
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
in Philadelphia, PA has an entire center dedicated to the treatment and
research of pancreatic cancer and related cancers. The Jefferson
Center for Pancreatic, Biliary and Related Cancers leads the fight against
these difficult cancers and their researchers use innovative approaches to
advance the understanding of the basic biology of pancreatic and related
cancers.
Dr. Randy Pausch is a computer
science professor from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA who
hosted a website chronicling his battle against pancreatic cancer.
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