In this episode of PancChat, host Alisyn Camerota speaks with Dr. Anna Berkenblit, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at PanCAN, and Dr. Allyson Ocean of Weill Cornell, co-founder of Let’s Win and chair of its Scientific Advisory Board.

They discuss the current state of pancreatic cancer treatment, including promising developments in KRAS inhibitors and cancer vaccines, as well as the practical challenges patients face in accessing clinical trials.

The conversation also explores how advocacy, research, and early detection efforts are shaping the future of care.

For more information, visit letswinpc.org and pancan.org

Welcome to the PancChat Podcast! Journalist Alisyn Camerota sits down with Let’s Win CEO Cindy Price Gavin and PanCAN President and CEO Julie Fleshman in the premiere episode of PancChat. Together, they explore the evolution and impact of advocacy in the fight against pancreatic cancer and why the time was right to launch a collaborative podcast between Let’s Win and PanCAN.

From our nearly nine years as a chat on Twitter/X to increasing federal research funding and improved patient survival rates, this episode explores how advocacy has transformed the landscape. Hear how collaboration, education, and unrelenting dedication are shaping the future of how we communicate about pancreatic cancer.