The Sandler-Kenner Foundation – a Non-profit organization, established in 2007 as the Las Colinas Pancreatic Cancer Center Foundation, was renamed in early 2011 in the memory of Michael Sandler and Peter Kenner, both of whom passed away from pancreatic cancer, a lethal disease that is difficult to diagnose until it has reached an advanced stage.
These foundations run on the basis of charity and donations received from the public. Donations of any size are welcomed as it all counts and make a difference towards the eradication of this disease.
There are multiple options to fight pancreatic cancer, and support groups for patients offer incredible courage and hope. Knowing the procedures and symptoms is the first step to curing yourself.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most insidious and alarming types of cancer. Since it doesn’t manifest any symptoms until its later stages, detection of it can prove extremely difficult. Even when it is detected, it is often too late and it may be hard to get effective treatment.
Columbia University recently received a 3-year grant to sponsor a single-phase clinical experiment of a precise medicinal approach to help in treating metastasized pancreatic cancer. The current treatments that are prominently used attack the mutated DNA which is assumed to drive the tumor growth in patients.
With recent studies linking gum disease to other illnesses that may occur, it can be highly beneficial to brush your teeth at least two times a day. One of these diseases is Pancreatic Cancer, and the maintenance of oral hygiene can ensure that your risk of getting the disease could be reduced.
Studies show nearly 53% of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are already at stage 4. Cancer stages can be established once a patient has undergone surgery. The surgery establishes the extent of cancer, how much it has spread to other body organs, and the size of the tumor.
Pancreatic cancer can spread to other tissues and organs as well. Therefore, the symptoms depend on which location the cancer is growing. If the cancer spreads to the lungs, for example, it may cause a cough or shortness of breath.
Surgery is often the best option that enhances the survival of pancreatic cancer patients. Data has revealed that most surgeons have had great success with patients, without many complications when administering surgery.
It was discovered that obesity was linked with almost four times higher risk for cancer in men. Among the women, the risk was slightly above four times higher. The researchers attributed to approximately 11% of pancreatic cancer cases to teenage obesity and overweight.
The foundation has dedicated its funds on supporting and improving the survivability of pancreatic cancer patients by developing highly sensitive tools for early identification of the disease
