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.

Stress and Pancreatitis Webinar Q&A
Dr. Amy Serin, a renowned neuropsychologist specializing in stress and stress management, is the founder of the Serin Center and serves as Chief Clinical Advisor

Understanding Pancreatitis and EPI: Diet, Testing & Talking to Your Doctor
Understanding Pancreatitis and EPI: Diet, Testing & Talking to Your Doctor Created with the HealthUnlocked Pancreatitis Community If you’re managing chronic pancreatitis (CP) or exocrine

Stress and Pancreatitis Webinar
Stress and Pancreatitis Connection In this Mission: Cure patient education webinar, internationally recognized neuropsychologist and stress expert Dr. Amy Serin explores how stress impacts people

FDA Approves First-Ever Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease: What This Means for People With Type 1 AIP and Beyond
On April 3, 2025, the FDA approved Uplizna® (inebilizumab-cdon) as the first and only approved treatment for Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD), the condition behind Type

Amanda’s Pancreatitis Journey: From Diagnosis to TPIAT
My very first attack was when I was 10 years old. I’ll never forget the impact it had on my outlook on the world as

FDA Approves First-Ever Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
Exciting news! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TRYNGOLZA (olezarsen), developed by Ionis, as the first-ever treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS).

When a Diagnosis Changes Everything: Atlas’s Journey
Crystal Kaya, a mother from Seattle, shares her journey with her son Atlas, who suffers from chronic pancreatitis. Diagnosed at just five years old, Atlas

Ozempic and Pancreatitis: Can Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Cause Pancreatitis?
Ozempic, a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, falls under a category of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. While it effectively lowers

Understanding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
Stones in the body, also known as calculi, are hard mineral-based masses that can form in organs such as the kidneys, gallbladder, or bladder. These