Your eNews: Pancreatic cancer update

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November is pancreatic cancer awareness month. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has made great strides in treating many types of cancers, but pancreatic cancer still remains one of the most lethal. In this issue, learn more about how our scientists are pioneering new approaches to detect and treat this devastating disease — and how you help bring hope to people facing it. Peter WT Pisters, M.D. President

Uncovering the mystery Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease. MD Anderson is working to change that. “We continue to make every attempt possible to increase survival, make treatment experience better and most important, get new drugs into the pipeline,” says Anirban Maitra, M.B.B.S., co-leader of our Pancreatic Cancer Moon Shot® platform. Learn more

BREAKTHROUGH BEAT What if a blood-based biopsy could help us find the best ways to treat and monitor pancreatic cancer? Get an update on this promising new research

TEAM #endcancer Jane Mooney is helping scientists understand why she responded so well to her stage IV pancreatic cancer treatment. Read why saying “thank you” just wasn’t enough

YOUR HEALTH These 36 foods can lower your cancer risk. Download the shopping guide

SEND HOLIDAY MAGIC Share the magic of the season with your loved ones and help end cancer. Each greeting you send helps bring us closer to Making Cancer History®. Send holiday cards