Amanda knew something was different. After 13 years of living with Ulcerative Colitis, she knew these pains were not the same. What followed was months of misdiagnosis, five more hospitalizations, and a long road to finally being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and EPI. This is her story.
Five Hospitalizations, a Pseudocyst, and Finally Some Answers: My Pancreatitis Story Read More »
Learn how a pancreatitis dietitian can help you navigate nutrition, find individualized support, and manage your condition more effectively. Watch this free recorded webinar with Kevin Walton, MS, RDN from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Working with a Dietitian in Pancreatitis Care: What to Expect & Why it Matters Read More »
Diagnosed just before her 20th birthday, this patient opens up about years of hospitalization, feeling unseen, and what she’d tell someone newly diagnosed with pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis at 19: “Even When I Looked Fine, I Was Struggling Inside” Read More »
At a recent Mission: Cure patient education webinar, Dr. Yasmin Hernandez-Barco of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, joined by Katharine Provencher of the IgG4ward! Foundation, walked attendees through the essentials of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP): what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatment options are available today. The conversation sparked so many great
Autoimmune Pancreatitis Webinar Q&A Read More »
Dr. Freeman answers the most common questions caregivers ask about pediatric exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
Pediatric Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency FAQ: Part 1 Read More »
Dr. Roberts walks you through how to pick the right supplements, especially for pancreatitis, digestive issues, or nutrient deficiencies.
Step-By-Step Guide for Finding High Quality Supplements Read More »
Operations and People Manager Your career at Mission: Cure can help improve the lives of people who are suffering and change the way diseases are cured. Mission: Cure, a nonprofit founded in 2017 to cure pancreatitis and other costly diseases with poor outcomes, is hiring an Operations & People Manager. Reporting to the CEO, this
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December 2025 — Mission: Cure is pleased to announce a collaboration with Cibus Therapeutics and Greenstone Biosciences, two biotechnology companies working together developing next-generation treatments for pancreatic and gastrointestinal diseases. This partnership reflects Mission: Cure’s commitment to keeping the patient community informed about emerging science and supporting efforts to advance new therapies for chronic pancreatitis.
High triglyceride levels can affect people in different ways. High triglycerides often don’t cause symptoms, so many people don’t realize their levels are elevated until a blood test. When triglycerides get extremely high, they can sometimes cause physical signs (like small yellow skin bumps) and can raise the risk of serious complications, including acute pancreatitis
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We have some exciting news for people living with pancreatitis caused by the FCS genetic mutation. The FDA has approved REDEMPLO® (plozasiran), a new treatment from Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals that lowers triglycerides and reduces acute pancreatitis attacks in adults with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS). This is an important step for people with FCS and a meaningful
FDA Approves New Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) Read More »
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