New prostate cancer test could avoid unnecessary biopsies
A urine test based on University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center research could have avoided one third of unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies while failing...
This drug is promising against pancreatic and breast cancers
In a new study, researchers developed a new drug ProAgio that is effective at treating pancreatic cancer and prolonging survival.
They also found the drug...
Eating saturated fats may help reduce this pancreatic disease
In a new study, researchers found that people eating foods with saturated fats may have fewer symptoms if they develop pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of...
Scientists develop new treatment to fight pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers have developed a powerful therapeutic platform that uses a modified virus for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
By using the...
Scientists develop a new method to detect pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a protein found commonly in human blood might help with the detection of hard-to-diagnose pancreatic tumors.
They developed an...
Common opioid painkillers may increase pancreatic cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that opioid use might increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
This is the first study to show...
Scientists find a promising new way to treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found that a DNA mutation that occurs frequently in the development of many pancreatic tumors appears to make these...
Compound in this herb may help treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a compound derived from the thunder god vine—an herb used in China to treat joint pain, swelling and...
Here is what you should know about pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a difficult diagnosis.
According to the National Cancer Institute, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United...
Scientists develop a new method to treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers have developed a new "precision medicine" approach to treat the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of pancreatic cancer...