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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

08/23/2026

A family history of pancreatic cancer and an inherited genetic mutation can change screening recommendations.

In this clip from our 2026 Symposium, Dr. Margaret Tempero explains that individuals with a BRCA2 mutation and a family history of pancreatic cancer may qualify for pancreatic cancer screening as part of their standard medical care.

She also highlights the PRECEDE Consortium, an international collaboration dedicated to improving pancreatic cancer early detection for people at hereditary risk. Participants contribute annual blood samples and clinical information to help researchers develop better screening tools, identify risk factors, and advance prevention strategies.

Research initiatives like PRECEDE are helping move us closer to detecting pancreatic cancer earlier when treatment has the greatest potential to make a difference.

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/

Learn more about PRECEDE: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-diane-m-simeone-md-to-discuss-pancreatic-cancer-early-detection-consortium-precede/

08/22/2026

Run. Walk. Fundraise. Make an impact. 💜

Make plans this summer to join us this fall for the 29th Annual LA Cancer Challenge on October 25th at UCLA! Can’t join us at UCLA? Participate virtually from wherever you are and still be part of the LACC community!

Register today and use code SUMMER to save $5 on your registration!

Every step and every dollar raised at the helps fuel the Hirshberg Foundation’s Seed Grant and research programs, advancing innovative pancreatic cancer research while also providing resources, education, and programs for patients and their loved ones.

www.lacancerchallenge.com

08/20/2026

If pancreatic cancer runs in your family, when should screening begin?

During our 2026 Symposium, pancreatic cancer survivor Peter Lau asked Dr. Margaret Tempero one of the most important questions families face.

Dr. Tempero explains how physicians determine when screening should begin for people with a hereditary risk, including the concept of anticipation where pancreatic cancer may develop at younger ages in successive generations of some families.

For many high-risk families, screening is recommended 10 years before the youngest age at diagnosis in the family. Because every family's history is unique, screening decisions should always be made with a healthcare provider or genetics specialist.

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/

Read our blog post on Dr. Tempero's presentation: https://pancreatic.org/increasing-survival-through-early-detection/

For more information on genetic counseling, email us at [email protected] or visit https://pancreatic.org/patients-caregivers/resources/genetic-counseling/

08/04/2026

Exciting progress in pancreatic cancer research. 💜

A new first-in-human study from Johns Hopkins found promising early results for a vaccine designed to help prevent pancreatic cancer in people at high risk of developing the disease. The vaccine trains the immune system to recognize mutant KRAS, a mutation found in most pancreatic cancers.

The early findings are encouraging:
90% of participants developed a targeted immune response.
No participants developed pancreatic cancer during the median 16.5-month follow-up.

While this is an early-stage study and more research is needed, it represents an exciting step toward the possibility of preventing pancreatic cancer before it develops.

https://pancreatic.org/new-vaccine-to-prevent-pancreatic-cancer-in-high-risk-patients/

08/03/2026

The next breakthrough starts today. 💜

Pancreatic cancer research has never been more promising. Every discovery brings us closer to earlier detection, better treatments, and more hope for patients and families. But progress doesn't happen on its own.

Through the Hirshberg Foundation's Seed Grant Program, we're investing in bold ideas and innovative researchers whose work has the potential to shape the future of pancreatic cancer care. These early investments help launch the discoveries that become tomorrow's breakthroughs.

This Make-A-Will Month, consider creating or updating your will and leaving a legacy that helps move research forward. Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can create a legally valid will in about 20 minutes at no cost to you.

By including the Hirshberg Foundation in your estate plans, you'll be investing in the scientists, ideas, and innovations that will bring hope to future generations.

Because the decisions we make today help shape tomorrow.

Learn more at https://pancreatic.org/how-you-can-help/planned-giving/

07/30/2026

August is almost here, and so is National Make-A-Will Month. 💜

As you think about the future, consider creating or updating your will to protect the people you love and support the causes that matter most to you.

By including the Hirshberg Foundation in your estate plans, you can help fund lifesaving pancreatic cancer research for generations to come. Legacy gifts help launch innovative research through our Seed Grant Program, where bold ideas receive the early support they need to become tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Through our partnership with FreeWill, creating your will is simple, secure, and completely free. In about 20 minutes, you can create a lasting legacy for your loved ones while helping shape a future with earlier detection, better treatments, and more hope for patients and families.

This Make-A-Will Month, leave a legacy that never gives up: https://pancreatic.org/how-you-can-help/planned-giving/

07/27/2026

We're proud to share that the NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Pancreatic Cancer are now available free online in Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, and Spanish, helping make trusted pancreatic cancer information more accessible to patients and families around the world.

Through our longstanding partnership with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), these guidelines are regularly updated with the latest information to help patients and families make informed decisions about their care.

Created by leading experts, the guidelines explain treatment options, define medical terms, and provide helpful questions to ask your healthcare team, empowering patients to better understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

These resources are available at no cost thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Thank you for helping us ensure that every patient and family has access to trusted information and support when they need it most. 💜

https://pancreatic.org/patients-caregivers/resources/cancer-pancreas-booklet/

Daraxonrasib is not included in the guide, but we do have more on what patients need to know about access: https://pancreatic.org/fda-expands-access-to-daraxonrasib-what-patients-need-to-know/

07/26/2026

Pancreatic cancer research is entering a new era of possibility.

At our 20th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, Dr. Timothy Donahue shared some of the most exciting advances shaping the future of care. Genetic and tumor testing are helping personalize treatment, new drugs targeting KRAS are showing promising results, personalized cancer vaccines continue to advance, and immunotherapy is beginning to show success in combination with other treatments.

Perhaps most remarkable is that many of these approaches weren't even part of the conversation 10 to 15 years ago.

This is the progress we've been investing in for the past 30 years through research funding, collaboration, and patient education. Every breakthrough brings us one step closer to a future where pancreatic cancer patients have more treatment options and more hope 💜

Watch the full presentation: https://pancreatic.org/symposium-speaker-spotlight-tim-donahue-md-to-share-pancreatic-cancer-progress-report-2026/

07/21/2026

Some love stories inspire hope beyond the wedding day ✨

When Ani and Greg planned their wedding, they knew they didn't want traditional gifts. Instead, they invited their loved ones to support a cause that had already given so much to their family.

After Ani's mother, Mine, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the Hirshberg Foundation became a source of support, education, and hope throughout her journey. Choosing our Wedding Program was their way of celebrating their marriage while helping other families facing pancreatic cancer.

Your wedding can be more than a celebration. It can create hope for others 💜

Learn more about our Wedding Program 💍
https://pancreatic.org/how-you-can-help/wedding-program/

07/17/2026

Every story has the power to inspire hope.

A Hirshberg Tribute Page is a meaningful way to honor your loved one by sharing the memories, photos, and stories that celebrate their life.

By sharing their story, you also help raise awareness and inspire others to support pancreatic cancer research, bringing hope to patients, families, and caregivers while helping advance earlier detection, improve treatment options, and, ultimately, end pancreatic cancer.

Create your Tribute Page today:
HirshbergTributes.com

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