Research shows cause and new treatment of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the most aggressive types of pancreatic cancer, has a grim five-year survival rate of just 8%.
However, a recent...
Stable pancreatic cysts linked to lower pancreatic cancer risk
Yale Cancer Center researchers are trying to figure out how long doctors should keep monitoring a certain type of pancreatic cyst.
These cysts are called...
Scientists find a key to early detection of pancreatic cancer
A recent study led by the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has found that surveillance programs for high-risk individuals can detect pancreatic cancers early.
This...
Scientists find a promising way against pancreatic cancer
Mutations in the KRAS gene are a major cause of pancreatic cancer.
This gene plays a crucial role in controlling cell growth and survival, and...
A new ray of hope: Uncovering the mysteries of pancreatic cancer
Scientists are making important discoveries in the fight against a difficult kind of cancer - pancreatic cancer.
Let's learn about the work of scientists from...
The switch that powers pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a dangerous disease. It often grows and spreads quickly, which makes it very hard to treat. This is why doctors and...
Scientists find big cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
There's a type of pancreatic cancer called Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). It's very aggressive, meaning it grows and spreads very quickly.
Currently, there are no...
Minimally invasive surgery: an effective alternative for early-stage pancreatic cancer
A recent clinical trial has found that minimally invasive surgery can effectively remove early-stage pancreatic cancers.
It provides patients with a quicker recovery and a...
Pancreatic cancer: a personalised mRNA vaccine may boost effects of treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer.
This is largely due to the fact that pancreatic cancer symptoms typically don’t arise until...
AI tackles early pancreatic cancer detection
A Glimpse into the Study
Here's some exciting news. A team of scientists from Harvard Medical School and the University of Copenhagen have created an...