In this Mission: Cure video, Dr. Freeman answers common questions about pediatric exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), including causes, symptoms & diagnosis
Pediatric EPI: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis in Children (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
A Community for People Navigating High Triglycerides Read More »
We have some exciting news for people living with pancreatitis caused by the FCS genetic mutation. On November 18, 2025, 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
FDA Approves New Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) Read More »
With heavy hearts, Mission: Cure shares the news of the passing of a visionary leader, dedicated advisor, and generous supporter, Sam Shrauger.
Remembering Sam Shrauger Read More »
High triglycerides are one of the leading causes of pancreatitis, and for some people, extremely high levels can be caused by a rare genetic condition called Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS). We’re excited to share a new resource created for and by the FCS community in partnership with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. This was specifically designed for people
New Resource: Managing Life with FCS – A Peer Support Toolbox Read More »
In this webinar with expert Dr. Andres Gelrud, we explore the basics of triglycerides and pancreatitis, getting tested for metabolic causes associated with acute pancreatitis, what high triglyceride levels mean, and the steps you can take when triglyceride levels are elevated.
Triglycerides and Pancreatitis Webinar Read More »
For people living with IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), treatment can be complicated. The disease is rare, often misdiagnosed, and can affect many different organs. When it affects the pancreas, it is called Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP). Steroids are usually the first treatment doctors prescribe because they quickly reduce inflammation, improve symptoms, and induce remission, and
The Risks of Steroid Use for Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis (IgG4-RD) Read More »
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