Five ways to cut your risk of cancer
Cancer is a complex disease with many causes—and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.
As an oncology consultant,...
Scientists find new cause and treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer. It begins in the cells of the pancreas that produce secretions...
This disease may be an early warning sign for pancreatic cancer
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have found a surprising link between gallstones and pancreatic cancer, specifically a type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
According to...
Study finds root cause of early stage of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect early and treat effectively. By the time it’s discovered, it’s often advanced, making it...
Study links 22 pesticides to higher prostate cancer risk in U.S.
A recent study published in Cancer has identified 22 pesticides associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer in the United States, with four of these...
Study finds important cause of early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult types of cancer to detect early and treat successfully.
Often, it’s discovered only when it’s advanced, making...
Simple steps to lower your risk of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the more aggressive types of cancer, starting in an organ called the pancreas, which is located behind the stomach....
New nanoparticle therapy offers hope for prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer is a serious disease and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States.
A new study has shown...
New drug combo shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine have discovered that a new combination of drugs may help fight pancreatic cancer, a disease known for being hard to...
Understanding common causes of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often deadly disease that starts in the pancreas, an important organ located behind the lower part of the...