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Healthy habits could help prostate cancer survivors live longer, study finds

Men who survive prostate cancer can significantly improve their chances of living longer by following healthy lifestyle guidelines, according to new research from the...

New drug targets protein to fight deadly pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, with fewer than 10 percent of patients surviving five years after...

Scientists find major cause of deadly pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most dangerous and fast-growing types of cancer. It spreads quickly and is hard to treat, making it...

New drug can help treat deadly pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most dangerous types of cancer. It has a very low survival rate—less than 10% of people diagnosed...

Study finds key cause of pancreatic cancer spread

Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the deadliest forms of cancer, often spreading to other organs before it’s even detected. A new study led...

This stuff in your mouth may increase pancreatic cancer risk

Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk...

Understanding major causes of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that starts in the pancreas, a small organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas has two main jobs—it helps...

Scientists find a new weak spot in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 13%. It is known for being extremely resistant...

New blood test may help detect pancreatic cancer earlier with 85% accuracy

A new blood test may help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients a better chance at survival. Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University...

Why smoking makes pancreatic cancer even deadlier

A new study helps explain why smokers face a higher risk of pancreatic cancer—and why their outcomes are often worse than those of nonsmokers. Researchers...