The Jody Molina Waves of Love Scholarship
Jody's Journey
The Purpose of this Page
During Jody's journey, she had some ups and some downs with this horrible disease. More information was needed to explain exactly what the disease was and what to expect with her diagnosis. Many hours of research were done by her, her friends, and family. Staying positive was essential. Finding the right material and information to help her was the goal. This page is part of that journey. If it helps just one person to be aware of the symptoms and catch the diagnosis early, it would help Jody's positivity grow even further. Doctors diagnose around 50,000 people a year with pancreatic cancer with many of them already in the late stages of the disease because people are unaware of the symptoms. We hope you find this information helpful to you, a family member, or just to be knowledgeable on the topic so that you might save someone's life down the road.
What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Websites for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
PanCAN was the first organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer in a comprehensive way. For more than two decades, we’ve grown a nationwide movement tackling the disease from all angles.
Cleveland Clinic Overview
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic cancer affects your pancreas, a gland in your abdomen that aids in digestion. Pancreatic cancer symptoms include nausea, bloating, fatigue, jaundice, and lack of appetite. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Pancreatic cancer survival rates are low because the disease is difficult to detect in the early stages.
What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
- Hereditary conditions that increase your risk include pancreatitis, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and the BRACA 2 gene.
- People who have type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk than those who do not.
Medical Professional Pancreatic Cancer Links.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center brings together a diverse team of specialists to care for people at every stage of this complex disease.
Because of the highly variable nature of pancreatic cancer, we:
- Design treatment programs that serve the unique needs of each person.
- Consider not just the stage or type of cancer but also factors that affect your well-being.
- Work closely as a team to make sure the focus is on you — not your disease.
Cleveland Clinic Pancreatic Cancer Appointments
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
At Cleveland Clinic, you can expect to see several specialists in a single visit, which keeps your care moving forward. During your diagnosis and treatment, you might see providers from different areas.
Pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic
Pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic
Pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic experts provide comprehensive care for people with pancreatic cancer. Your team may include specialists in surgery, gastroenterology, radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, laboratory medicine and pathology, nutrition and other areas if needed.
Cancer Genetics Program (CGP)
Pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic
Pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic
The Cancer Genetics Program offers cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling to help determine if your personal and/or family cancer history is due to an inherited susceptibility.