Join the University of Chicago’s Christine Drogan, a Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, and Dr. Bradford Chong, Director of the Pancreas Program, for November’s Wellness Wednesday. Learn how you can take part in the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium global study focused on improving Pancreatic Cancer early detection and outcomes! The PRECEDE Consortium is a group of experts from different institutions worldwide. Their mission is to help find Pancreatic Cancer sooner, especially in people with a higher inherited risk. They do this by finding better ways to screen, predic ..read more

Join us for an enlightening webinar with Dr. Allison DePersia, MD, a leading medical oncologist specializing in clinical cancer genetics at Endeavor Health’s Mark R. Neaman Center for Personalized Medicine. Dr. DePersia, a valued member of the High Risk Breast team, brings her extensive expertise in hereditary cancer syndromes, cancer risk, and screening to this important discussion. In this webinar, Dr. DePersia will provide critical insights into: Key insights on hereditary cancer syndromes How genetics affect your risk for pancreatic cancer The genetic risk of melanoma BRCA2 and CDKN2A ge ..read more

Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition and Wellness Manager, Cancer Wellness Center, has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Christine’s passion is to work with various people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health. Inflammation is a natural part of our body's healing process. While occasional inflammation flare-ups are beneficial by indicating our immune ..read more

Featuring Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, HMDC Challenging and emotional conversations become the norm after a cancer diagnosis, so it’s essential to surround yourself with a broad team to educate and guide you while also making you feel comfortable and supported. This is especially true when exploring and planning for palliative and hospice services. Join Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and Cancer Wellness Center in a candid discussion with Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, the Medical Director for Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Twaddle will help ..read more

Featuring Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition and Wellness Manager, Cancer Support Center Eating healthy doesn’t have to be challenging or boring. Simple switches can make a big impact on your everyday life. And would you believe a balanced diet can actually be tasty AND fun? Join us for March’s Wellness Wednesday, where we'll continue our "cancer-fighting diet" series with Chris Rosandich, the Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, who will share easy diet swaps for a healthier lifestyle, including: · Why it's so hard to make healthy diet changes. · Two reasons why healthy lifest ..read more

Did you know that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are broken by February? The key is to shift away from these one-off goals and move toward creating a series of habits and systems that work best for you. It’s proven that these incremental changes can lead to a major impact on your life. Join us as we kick off the New Year with Lily Horowitz from The Core Method sharing tips on gaining strength in everyday life. Combining core, balance, power, and posture, Lily shows how they work together to connect your body with your mind. You’ll learn: Simple, daily exercises to strengthen your core (hint: i ..read more

Each year, Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation awards a number of grants supporting scientific research and patient family services. By awarding grants, we champion early detection research that will:  Encourage innovative research Improve outcomes in pancreatic cancer detection Uncover groundbreaking treatments Supports patients and families in the day-to-day This Wellness Wednesday features Rolfe grantee, Lustgarten Foundation, with a video showcasing new technologies to drive better outcomes in early detection ..read more

Black Americans are at an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, with an incidence rate that’s 67% higher than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. (National Cancer Institute) Pancreatic cancer isn’t the only ailment affecting people of color at higher rates. Join Rolfe as we partner with the Cancer Wellness Center in a candid discussion with Dr. Matthew Dixon, a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon from Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Dixon will address this disparity issue and share details about the latest advancements in pancreatic surgical practices. You’ll learn: • Common ..read more

Learn more about Wellness Wednesday: https://tinyurl.com/WWednes  Chemo brain, including memory and cognition challenges, can be a debilitating and frustrating side effect of cancer and its treatment. And while the causes of chemo brain are still being researched, issues with concentration and memory are widely reported amongst cancer patients and survivors.   Join Dr. Karan Dixit, Neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Medicine, where he’ll share insights on chemo brain and other commonly experienced cognitive changes, including:   · What the latest research is telling us   · Si ..read more

According to the National Cancer Institute, “scientists have studied many foods and dietary components for possible associations with increasing or reducing cancer risk.” And while there is not definitive evidence, we do know that chronic inflammation over time can lead to changes in the DNA, which can lead to cancer.    Join us for April’s Wellness Wednesday where we’ll welcome back Chris Rosandich, Nutrition and Wellness Manager from Cancer Support Center, to continue our conversation on a “cancer fighting diet.” Chris will focus on ways to build and support a healthy digestive sys ..read more