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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 nearly $2,000,000 for pancreatic cancer research.

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Herb Kosten Memorial Videos

June 3, 2020 marks the 17th anniversary of Herb Kosten's passing from pancreatic cancer.

To celebrate the man that inspired us to wage hope, the Kosten Foundation is sharing stories honoring Herb from his friends and family.

Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Stories

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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Researchers at Columbia say they've found a potential way to target pancreatic cancer cells.

Learn more about the study here: https://www.pancan.org/stories/researchers/grantee-finds-new-pancreatic-cancer-drug-target/

Columbia University Researcher Finds New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Target – Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Researcher and PanCAN grantee finds pancreatic cancer cells undergo protein synthesis differently from normal cells. Find out why blocking this process could be a new treatment strategy for patients.

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“The thought of pancreatic cancer does not frighten me” – Alex Trebek
We're channeling our inner jeopardy host this #MotivationMonday as we continue the fight against pancreatic cancer. #WageHope

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Pancreatic Cancer patients can have trouble finding desserts for their diets, but this National Brownie Day enjoy a black bean brownie that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling great!

https://www.nfcr.org/blog/blogwhats-for-dessert/

Blog | Taste the Cancer-Fighting Power of Black Bean Brownies - NFCR

Today I’d like share with you a very special dessert that is made without sugar and without refined carbohydrates.

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Whether you're a patient, survivor, or loved one join our support group in sharing our stories about pancreatic cancer.

Come to our meeting Dec. 14 at 10AM at the Cordova Public Library. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/346523155942946/

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"I just try to focus on now. . . and the things that I love to do. I’m not going to let cancer stop me from doing those things.” Survivor Dawnie Campbell shares her battle against pancreatic cancer. #SurvivorSpotlight

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2019/11/27/pancreatic-cancer-patient-shares-her-journey