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...
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...
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...
Scientists find cause of pancreatic cancer and make a breakthrough in treatment
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), an extremely aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, has long been a formidable challenge for medical professionals, with a dismal five-year...
Scientists find an early drive of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a tough nut to crack. It's one of those diseases that doctors often find too late. It's also a leading cause...