November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The disease is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Visit the links below to learn about pancreatic cancer and how to support cancer research.

A personal fight for progress in treatment of pancreatic cancer (St. Paul Pioneer Press article. You may need to register to view the page.)
Dr. Anna Masellis, adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota and member of the Cancer Center, writes about being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the experimental treatment she has undergone, and the importance of supporting pancreatic cancer research. Pictured: Dr. Masellis with her children, Danielle (15) and Matthew (16).

Pancreatic Cancer Information
Information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, as well as clinical trials and patient care available at the University of Minnesota.

Pancreatic Cancer PDQ® (National Cancer Institute)

All About Pancreatic Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN): Working together for a cure
Resources for patients, health care professionals, researchers, and those who want to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.

U of M study examines link between grilled meat and cancers
Researchers at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and Cancer Center have found further evidence that avoiding grilled or fried red meat that is very well done, burned, or charred may help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the most fatal forms of cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Kristin Anderson, Ph.D., led the study, which was published last year in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Support Pancreatic Cancer Research

Visit the Make a Gift section to learn more about how you can support pancreatic cancer research at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center.