Pancreatic Cancer Patient Resource Area

The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It is shaped a little bit like a fish with a wide head, a tapering body, and a narrow pointed tail. Cancer of the pancreas is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This year approximately 32,000 Americans will die from cancer of the pancreas. Recent advances in cancer therapy have improved the survival rates in pancreatic cancer. Learn more about the treatment of pancreatic cancer by using the links below.

Cancer.gov: Pancreatic Cancer Home Page
Supported by the National Cancer Institute. Provides information regarding treatment, prevention, screening, clinical trials, statistics, and research opportunities and funding.

Johns Hopkins University: Pancreatic Page
Provides general disease information as well as information regarding the services offered at Johns Hopkins University SOL Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center.

Pancreatica.org
The site is funded by the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation. The site aims to provide information regarding clinical trials and treatment options.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
PanCan is a national patient advocacy group aimed at focusing attention on the need to fund pancreatic cancer initiatives. The site provides information regarding patient services, research, and advocacy opportunities.