The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer through funding cutting edge research, advocating for new and better therapies, and providing support and education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals.
NPF raises and directs funds to support exemplary research projects in the field of pancreas disease
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Medical provider educational information and opportunities
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Institutional participation in the National Patient Registry
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Gain insight and instruction from renowned pancreas specialists at the 16th Annual Fellows Symposium in 2022
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PEDIATRIC TPIAT EDUCATION SERIES
Empowering Families and Young Patients with Pancreatitis
SESSION 2: Tuesday, October 5th: 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Title: Nutrition, exocrine insufficiency, and diabetes after pediatric TPIAT
Speakers:
• Elissa Downs, Pediatric Gastroenterologist
• Melena Bellin, Pediatric Endocrinologist
Click HERE to register for Session 2
SESSION 3: Tuesday, October 19th: 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Title: What to know about life after TPIAT for the teenager: Patient perspectives on school, social life, and other topics after TPIAT.
Speakers:
• Karys Dunham
• Rose Gefteas
• Cecilia Petricone
• Seth Rodivich
The National Pancreas Foundation & University of Minnesota Medical Center
Moderators:
• Melena Bellin, MD
• Elissa Downs, MD
• Cecilia Petrico
PEDIATRIC TPIAT EDUCATION SERIES
Empowering Families and Young Patients with Pancreatitis
SESSION 3: Tuesday, October 19th: 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Title: What to know about life after TPIAT for the teenager: Patient perspectives on school, social life, and other topics after TPIAT.
Speakers:
• Karys Dunham
• Rose Gefteas
• Cecilia Petricone
• Seth Rodivich
The National Pancreas Foundation & University of Minnesota Medical Center
Moderators:
• Melena Bellin, MD
• Elissa Downs, MD
• Cecilia Petrico
My name is Monroe and I am a 25-year-old from NY, USA. My journey with pancreatitis began in May 2021, when I woke up Sunday, May 16th with what I thought was horrible heartburn. I kept telling my fiancee who was at work, that I would stop by to see her once the pain went …
When I was younger, I was an enthusiastic child with big dreams. I imagined a life of adventure. I would travel the world as a TV broadcaster, telling tales about war and humanity. I never once imagined that my biggest adventure, my hardest battle, would be a fight to live a healthier life. At 2-years-old, …
My name is Angela, and I am 29 years old. I was hospitalized in May 2020 with alcohol-induced pancreatitis, and from there, I was told my days of drinking and eating as I pleased were over. I had my gallbladder removed in July 2020 and then was hospitalized the week before Christmas with pancreatitis again; …
