Mission:Cure Blog
The Mission: Cure Blog is written by our team, medical experts, and members of our community in an effort to bring the latest developments and resources to patients and share the pancreatitis experience.
Mission: Cure Announces Partnership With Cibus Therapeutics and Greenstone Biosciences to Advance a New Anti-Inflammatory Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis
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
A Community for People Navigating High Triglycerides
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
FDA Approves New Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
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
Remembering Sam Shrauger
With heavy hearts, Mission: Cure shares the news of the passing of a visionary leader, dedicated advisor, and generous supporter, Sam Shrauger.
New Resource: Managing Life with FCS – A Peer Support Toolbox
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
Triglycerides and Pancreatitis Webinar
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.
The Risks of Steroid Use for Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis (IgG4-RD)
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
Pancreatitis 101 (Part 1): Pancreas Anatomy, Enzyme Levels, Pain & Stress Explained
Dr. Stephen Pandol answers questions about the anatomy of the pancreas, enzyme levels, causes of CRP elevation, and stress.
Pancreatitis and Anemia
Kevin Walton from Mass General Hospital explains the link between pancreatitis and anemia: basics, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, & treatment!