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Monthly Pancreatic Support Group

Meets the second Saturday of every month at the Cordova Public Library from 10 to Noon

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Kosten Foundation Overview

The Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research was founded in 2003 by the family of Herb Kosten after his death due to pancreatic cancer. Kosten’s family sought to improve community support, awareness, and funding for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest known cancers. The organization has raised over $1,500,000 for pancreatic cancer research.

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The mission of Kosten foundation is four-fold:

To establish support and a forum for communication amongst those afflicted with pancreatic cancer via support group meetings and this website.
To assist with the training of future pancreatic surgeons.
To provide funding for a yearly Memphis public lecture on pancreatic cancer delivered by a nationally and/or internationally renowned expert on the disease.
To provide funding for clinical and basic research toward improving outcomes of those afflicted with pancreatic cancer.

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Contact The Kosten Foundation

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us!

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Your donation funds our research, support group, symposium series and other valuable projects in our efforts to end pancreatic cancer and to support those touched by the disease.

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info@kostenfoundation.org

6060 Poplar Avenue, Suite 140
Memphis, TN 38119
901-606-5330

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The mission of the Kosten Foundation is to establish support and a forum for communication among those afflicted with #pancreaticcancer. Learn more -> http://kostenfoundation.com/who-we-are #KostenFDN

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Kosten Foundation3 days ago

The cancer that killed Patrick Swayze is one of the toughest to fight - get to know the face of #pancreaticcancer. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PatrickSwayze/patrick-swayzes-death-shows-tough-pancreatic-cancer/story?id=8583819

Did Swayze's Dancing Help in Cancer Battle?

Patrick Swayze passed away Monday at the age of 57, but his 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer highlighted the travails many sufferers face when they contract one of the deadliest forms of cancer. "I call it 'the monster' because it's a monster disease," said Maryjane Barbaris, who lost her...

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Kosten Foundation4 days ago

Friday Flavor Fix for people with #pancreaticcancer. Does food have a metallic taste? Avoid using metal utensils; use plastic utensils instead. Add extra flavor to foods with spices such as onion, garlic, chili powder, basil, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, barbecue sauce, etc.