Light scattering spectroscopy helps doctors identify early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all major cancers, largely because physicians lack diagnostic tools to detect the…
Acute pancreatitis may reveal pancreatic cancer at earlier stage
Acute pancreatitis may be an indicator for pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage, according to a study published in Medicine.…
Dr. Oliver McDonald, of NMF’s Medical Board, Publishes New Study
Metastatic pancreatic cancer — cancer that has spread from the pancreas to other tissues and is responsible for most patient…
Nutrition’s Role In Managing Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
December 12, 2016 Nutrition, though often overlooked, plays a key role in mitigating the symptom burden of patients with pancreatic…
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
Holidays are traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate. Many people enjoy reuniting with family and friends, giving and receiving…
Jamey Johnson’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Benefit Concert Raises $72,000
Nikki Mitchell Foundation (NMF) hosted Jamey Johnson’s fifth annual homecoming golf tournament and concert at the Cottonwood Golf Course in…
Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare and Tony Joe White Raise $42,000 at “Whiskey Bread Pudding” Benefit Concert
Nikki’s friends, Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, and Tony Joe White came together in a rare intimate setting, Sept. 21 at the Franklin…
Weight loss: When cancer immunotherapies are rendered ineffective
Nov 10, 2016 According to a new study, a weight loss condition that affects cancer patients could make immunotherapy ineffective.…
Thanksgiving Meals for patients and their families
Being from Texas, Nikki chose to go home for Christmas and stay in Nashville for Thanksgiving. She started a tradition for…
PC Symptoms and Jamie’s Story
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be weight loss, abdominal or back pain, diabetes, or jaundice. Physical symptoms are not very…