Duke researchers debunk link between fungus and pancreatic cancer
Four years ago, the medical community was abuzz with a promising lead in the battle against pancreatic cancer, a particularly deadly form of the...
Lorazepam treatment linked to worse outcomes in pancreatic cancer
A study led by Michael Feigin, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacology and therapeutics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, investigated the effects of...
Testing an mRNA vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. Only about 12% of people with this cancer will be alive five years after...
Scientists find a better way to detect pancreatic cancer early
The pancreas, an organ tucked behind our stomach, has an important job to do in our bodies. It produces enzymes that help break down...
Scientists challenge a cause of pancreatic cancer
Four years ago, a study suggested that a common type of fungus might contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer.
This proposition offered a glimmer...
How blood sugar levels affect pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer, formally known as Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is one of the toughest cancers to treat, with a resistance to chemotherapy and no...
A step forward in fighting deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a daunting adversary. Its late discovery and high mortality rate make it one of the leading causes of death from cancer.
On...
Cracking the code of pancreatic cancer: new insights into its early development
Pancreatic cancer, an unyielding foe in the world of oncology, is frequently discovered in its advanced stages, significantly limiting treatment options.
It ranks as one...
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...