Empowering Research. Inspiring Hope.

The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the world.

To date, we’ve invested over $282M in high-risk, high-reward research to accelerate and expand life-saving treatment options. We lead a unique, collaborative, science-focused strategy and have been a driving force in every major advancement in pancreatic cancer research since 1998.

Progress is paramount. We drive bold, innovative research with the singular mission: transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease.

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AACR Special Conference Highlights Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research
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AACR Special Conference Highlights Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research

With survival rates hovering around 13 percent five years after diagnosis, the need for innovative and effective pancreatic cancer treatment remains critical. The good news is the recent meeting of the AACR showed a dedicated global effort is underway not only to better understand pancreatic cancer but also to find ways to better treat this disease.

» Check out highlights from 2024 AACR Special Conference «

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Pancreatic Cancer Research Updates from ASCO 2024

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brought together physician-scientists and researchers from across the world to showcase potentially promising treatment breakthroughs for many different types of cancer.

» Learn more about pancreatic cancer research updates from ASCO 2024 «

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Genetic Testing Changed My Chemo Protocol

In Spring 2015, Greg Jacobson started having pain in his upper left abdomen a constant nausea. After a series of blood tests, a CT scan, a PET scan, an endoscopy and a colonoscopy, Greg was diagnosed with stage III pancreatic and duodenal cancer. Getting the right chemo protocol was a gamechanger in Greg’s treatment.

» Read more about Greg’s journey «

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In Safe Hands: Selecting the Right Whipple Surgeon

When it comes to picking the right surgeon for a complex surgery like the Whipple procedure (also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy), it quite literally can be a life-or-death choice. So where do you even begin?

» Read more to find out how to pick the best surgeon for you «

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