Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Working to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and empower those touched by this disease.

Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient support, and sustains hope for a cancer-free future

DAF Day is coming on October 8!Do you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? Your charitable dollars can help fuel progress in...
10/02/2026

DAF Day is coming on October 8!

Do you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? Your charitable dollars can help fuel progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

When you recommend a grant to the Hirshberg Foundation through your DAF, you help fund crucial pancreatic cancer research and provide essential resources and support for patients and families.

And giving through your DAF is easier than ever! Through our secure online giving platform, you can recommend a grant directly from Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, and many other DAF sponsors in just a few clicks.

Put your DAF to work and help us move closer to a cancer-free future. đź’ś

Learn more and give through your DAF at https://pancreatic.org/how-you-can-help/donor-advised-funds/

Exciting developments in pancreatic cancer research!Dr. Zev Wainberg of UCLA discusses the phase 3 DAWN-303 clinical tri...
09/30/2026

Exciting developments in pancreatic cancer research!

Dr. Zev Wainberg of UCLA discusses the phase 3 DAWN-303 clinical trial, investigating a new KRAS G12D inhibitor in combination with chemotherapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

As a researcher at the UCLA Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases, Dr. Wainberg also co-led the AMPLIFY-201 trial evaluating an investigational KRAS-targeted cancer vaccine.

From targeted therapies to cancer vaccines, innovative clinical trials are helping researchers explore new ways to treat pancreatic cancer. đź’ś

Watch his interview with OncLive: https://www.onclive.com/view/dr-wainberg-on-the-design-of-the-dawn-303-trial-of-incb161734-plus-chemo-in-pdac

Learn more about the cancer vaccine research we're helping advance: https://pancreatic.org/treatment-and-prevention-of-pancreatic-cancer-with-cancer-vaccines/

Meet Dr. Christopher Halbrook! 🔬💜Why do some precancerous pancreatic lesions develop into cancer while others don't?With...
09/30/2026

Meet Dr. Christopher Halbrook! 🔬💜

Why do some precancerous pancreatic lesions develop into cancer while others don't?

With support from a 2026 Hirshberg Foundation Seed Grant, Christopher Halbrook, PhD, of UC Irvine is investigating the earliest stages of pancreatic cancer development and the role of a protein called UHRF1.

His research explores how UHRF1 works alongside mutations in the KRAS gene to promote tumor growth and progression. By understanding these early changes, Dr. Halbrook hopes to uncover new therapeutic targets and potential ways to stop pancreatic cancer before it progresses.

This is why funding early-stage research matters. Through our Seed Grant Program, we're investing in discoveries that deepen our understanding of pancreatic cancer and lay the groundwork for future treatments.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Halbrook, one of our 2026 Seed Grant recipients!

Learn more about Dr. Halbrook's research: https://pancreatic.org/research/seed-grant-program/seed-grant-recipients/christopher-halbrook-phd/

Help make research possible: https://pancreatic.org/how-you-can-help/

09/29/2026

Managing pain is an important part of pancreatic cancer treatment and recovery. đź’ś

At our 20th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, Barb Jagels, RN, explains that pain may come from the disease itself, surgery, or other treatments and once pain becomes severe, it can be more difficult to get back under control.

Her advice is to have a plan and follow the pain-management schedule provided by your healthcare team, rather than waiting until pain becomes difficult to manage. Treatment, fatigue, changes in nutrition, and the healing process can all affect how your body experiences pain.

Most importantly, keep your care team informed about how you’re feeling so they can help adjust your individual pain-management plan when needed.

Learn more practical tips for navigating chemotherapy, surgery, and recovery in our new blog, Prepare and Thrive Through Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: https://pancreatic.org/prepare-and-thrive-through-pancreatic-cancer-treatment/

Watch Barb’s full Symposium presentation: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-barb-jagels-rn-mha-cphq-to-present-preparing-for-and-thriving-through-pancreatic-cancer-treatment-chemo-surgery-and-recovery-tips/

09/24/2026

Recovery isn’t always a straight line. 💜

At our 20th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, Barb Jagels, RN, shared some of the challenges patients and families may underestimate during recovery including fatigue that can last for months and the ongoing challenges of nutrition and pain management.

There may be good days and bad days or even good moments and bad moments. Setbacks and difficult days can be part of the recovery process.

That’s also when your professional care team can be especially important. A nutritionist, physical therapist, psychosocial support professional, and other members of your care team can help address challenges and support you as you continue moving forward.

Watch as Barb shares what patients and families should know about the ups and downs of recovery after pancreatic cancer treatment: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-barb-jagels-rn-mha-cphq-to-present-preparing-for-and-thriving-through-pancreatic-cancer-treatment-chemo-surgery-and-recovery-tips/

Meet Dr. Christine Mona! 🔬💜What if doctors could predict which pancreatic cancer patients would benefit most from a spec...
09/23/2026

Meet Dr. Christine Mona! 🔬💜

What if doctors could predict which pancreatic cancer patients would benefit most from a specific treatment?

With support from a 2026 Hirshberg Foundation PNET Pathway Grant, Christine Mona, PhD, of UCLA is investigating biological markers that could help predict which patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) will benefit most from targeted radiation therapy. Her research could pave the way for more personalized treatments and better patient outcomes.

This is why funding innovative research matters. Through our PNET Pathway Grant Program, we're investing in promising discoveries that could lead to more precise treatments, better outcomes, and new hope for patients and families.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Mona, one of our 2026 PNET Pathway Grant recipients!

Read more about Dr. Mona's research: https://pancreatic.org/research/seed-grant-program/seed-grant-recipients/christine-mona-phd/

09/21/2026

Your cancer care team is about more than treatment it’s also there to support you through everything that comes with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. 💜

At our 20th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, Barb Jagels, RN, encouraged patients and caregivers to explore the emotional, psychosocial, and integrative resources available through their care team.

From therapy and support groups to integrative services such as massage and acupuncture, these resources can help support your well-being throughout treatment and recovery.

Barb’s advice: establish those relationships early, even before you feel like you need them.

Watch to learn why building a strong support system is an important part of navigating pancreatic cancer: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-barb-jagels-rn-mha-cphq-to-present-preparing-for-and-thriving-through-pancreatic-cancer-treatment-chemo-surgery-and-recovery-tips/

Learn more about where to begin when navigating a new diagnosis: https://pancreatic.org/patients-caregivers/where-to-begin-guidelines-for-the-newly-diagnosed/

09/06/2026

How do we improve pancreatic cancer screening for people with an inherited risk? According to Dr. Margaret Tempero, the answer is collaboration.

In this clip from our 2026 Symposium, she highlights the PRECEDE (Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection) Consortium, an international research initiative led by Dr. Diane Simeone that is bringing together leading institutions, including UCSF and UCLA, to better understand hereditary pancreatic cancer risk.

By following thousands of individuals with inherited genetic mutations, PRECEDE is helping researchers answer critical questions about:
• Who should be screened
• When screening should begin
• Which genetic mutations carry the greatest risk
• How early detection strategies can continue to improve

The consortium has already enrolled approximately 10,000 participants and is expanding to 20,000, making it one of the largest collaborative efforts ever dedicated to pancreatic cancer early detection.

If you'd like to learn more about PRECEDE, be sure to watch Dr. Diane Simeone's Symposium presentation, where she takes a deeper dive into the consortium's mission and how this groundbreaking research is advancing the future of pancreatic cancer screening: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-diane-m-simeone-md-to-discuss-pancreatic-cancer-early-detection-consortium-precede/

Watch Dr. Tempero’s presentation “Prevention and Surveillance for Pancreatic Cancer”: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-margaret-tempero-md-to-discuss-prevention-and-surveillance-for-pancreatic-cancer/

Fuel progress from the ground up. đźšśđź’śHave unused farm equipment sitting in storage? Tractors, trailers, harvesters, or ot...
09/05/2026

Fuel progress from the ground up. đźšśđź’ś

Have unused farm equipment sitting in storage? Tractors, trailers, harvesters, or other machinery can do more than take up space. They can help fund lifesaving pancreatic cancer research and vital patient support programs.

By donating your farm equipment to the Hirshberg Foundation, you’re turning hard work into hope. The process is simple, impactful, and may offer tax benefits, all while advancing innovative research and education for families facing pancreatic cancer.

From the fields to the front lines of research, every donation helps move our mission forward.

Learn how you can donate your car, truck, boat, RV, camper, or even farm machinery: https://pancreatic.org/how-you-can-help/car-program/

09/05/2026

Twenty years of bringing hope, education, and leading experts together.

At the start of her 2026 Symposium presentation, Dr. Margaret Tempero recognizes the incredible legacy of Agi Hirshberg and the Hirshberg Foundation's 20th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, a program that has connected patients, caregivers, researchers, and physicians for two decades.

Dr. Tempero also reflects on her own career dedicated to improving outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer, from helping develop new treatments to leading the NCCN Guidelines for Pancreatic Cancer for 28 years.

The Hirshberg Foundation is proud to support the NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Pancreatic Cancer, providing patients and families with free, expert-developed information to better understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and care.

For 20 years, our Symposium has been about more than sharing research, it's about empowering patients and families with knowledge, building community, and bringing us closer to a future without pancreatic cancer.

Watch Dr. Tempero’s presentation “Prevention and Surveillance for Pancreatic Cancer”: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-margaret-tempero-md-to-discuss-prevention-and-surveillance-for-pancreatic-cancer/

Access the free NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Pancreatic Cancer to learn more about treatment options and questions to ask your healthcare team: https://pancreatic.org/updated-nccn-guidelines-for-patients-reflect-the-latest-advances-in-pancreatic-cancer-care/

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