Oncology & Cancer
Why are cases of pancreatic cancer rising in young women?
In his work with patients who have pancreatic cancer, Dr. Srinivas Gaddam was bothered by something that he was seeing.
Oct 25, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Gut bacteria determine speed of tumor growth in pancreatic cancer
The population of bacteria in the pancreas increases more than a thousand fold in patients with pancreatic cancer, and becomes dominated by species that prevent the immune system from attacking tumor cells.
Mar 22, 2018
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Medications
Paradigm shift in the treatment of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a disease of the elderly: the average age of patients is 72. In Austria, about 1,600 people are diagnosed each year. Since pancreatic cancer has no specific symptoms, it is not usually diagnosed until ...
Sep 9, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Pancreatic cancer's addiction could be its end
Cancer cells are often described as cells "gone bad" or "renegade." New research reveals that in some of the deadliest cases of pancreatic cancer, these rebellious cells have an unexpected addiction. Now, scientists are investigating ...
Nov 13, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover a potential new therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer
In most pancreatic cancer patients, the diagnosis occurs when the disease is already advanced, and currently, there is no effective treatment. There have been no significant advances to combat it in recent decades, and unfortunately, ...
Feb 2, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier
A new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before it reaches more advanced and difficult-to treat stages.
Jan 18, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New findings on bacteria that increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Bacteria from the digestive system seem to have the potential to cause damage to pancreatic cells, increasing the risk of malignant tumors. Now for the first time, live bacteria from cystic pancreatic lesions that are precursors ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Regular screening of people at high risk for pancreatic cancer pays off
Surveillance programs for people at high risk of developing pancreatic cancers can help detect precancerous conditions and cancers early, when they are most treatable, according to a new multicenter study directed by experts ...
Jul 13, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Drug for pancreatic cancer heralds a new strategy for fighting cancer
A treatment for highly aggressive and commonly fatal pancreatic cancer is being developed, reports a University of Houston researcher who has designed a new medicine that can inhibit two of the major pathways of the deadly ...
Sep 11, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Changing the outlook for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer often is hidden and doesn't cause symptoms until it has spread. It is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the world.
Nov 16, 2020
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