Study finds the cause of spread of pancreatic cancer
In a groundbreaking study published May 21 in Nature, scientists at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that plays a crucial role in...
Low-fat diet may slow pancreatic cancer development, study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with about 87% of patients dying within five years of diagnosis.
But new research from...
New imaging can detect aggressive breast cancer more effectively
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer.
Unlike other types, TNBC doesn’t respond to common hormonal...
Understanding causes of pancreatic cancer and how to lower the risk
Pancreatic cancer is a very serious illness that starts in the pancreas, a small organ behind the stomach.
The pancreas helps with digestion and controls...
Scientists discover new way to treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer, and one particular form—called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)—is especially dangerous. Only about 8 out...
Can alcohol increase risk of pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, partly because it is often detected too late. Among the many...
Don’t ignore the silent warning signs of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer, mainly because it is hard to detect early. The pancreas is a small organ...
Gum disease is linked to pancreatic cancer, study finds
A major new study from the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine has uncovered a surprising and powerful link between gum disease and pancreatic...
Root cause of pancreatic cancer and new treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A specific type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC, is especially aggressive. Right now,...
A powerful drug combo may treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. Only about 13 out of every 100 people with this disease survive for...