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New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Nearly Doubles Survival

A promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer is showing encouraging results, with researchers reporting that the drug may nearly double survival time for some patients. The therapy targets specific cancer pathways, helping slow tumor progression and extend patient outcomes beyond what has traditionally been possible with standard treatments.

While still under clinical evaluation, this breakthrough highlights the growing momentum in pancreatic cancer research—where innovative therapies, many born from early-stage funding and clinical trials, are beginning to change what’s possible for patients.

This is exactly why awareness, research funding, and participation in clinical trials are so critical. Each advancement brings us closer to more effective treatments—and ultimately, more lives saved.

🔗 Read the full article: https://health.yahoo.com/conditions/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/articles/pancreatic-cancer-drug-nearly-doubles-195720621.html

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Sky Support Circle

Continuing the Legacy of Compassion The Sky Support Circle was created in the spirit of our founder, Sheila Sky Kasselman,
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2025 Sky Awarded Researchers

Dr. Harrison L. Hiraki Harrison L. Hiraki, PhD — Rogel and Blondy Cancer Center (University of Michigan) Dr. Hiraki is advancing our understanding
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The Barczyk Family Legacy: LegaSea Aquarium

  At the Night Sky Gala, an unexpected medical emergency in the audience required us to pause the program. We're deeply grateful the individual has recovered and is well. Unfortunately, this meant that Lori Barczyk
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Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Detection

A major step forward in pancreatic cancer research! Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a blood test that can detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy—a significant advancement for a disease that
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