Scientists find new way to treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer stands as one of the deadliest forms of cancer, often diagnosed at advanced stages, making early intervention challenging and prognosis poor.
Given its...
Scientists find a new way to tell pancreatic cancer from inflammation
Pancreatic cancer is often mistaken for chronic inflammation of the pancreas, which is a problem because the treatment for each is very different.
This mix-up...
Gut microbes could offer new way to detect pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose early and treat effectively. It ranks as the 12th most common cancer globally, with a dismal survival...
Researchers discover super-enhancer driving pancreatic cancer growth
Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a "super-enhancer" that fuels the rapid growth of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type of...
New method cuts opioid use in half for pancreatic cancer surgery patients
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have successfully reduced inpatient opioid use by 50% after pancreatic cancer surgery, according to...
New Australian drug shows promise for treating tough pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is notorious for being one of the hardest types of cancer to treat. Often, it isn't caught until it's advanced, leaving chemotherapy...
Minimally invasive surgery in early pancreatic cancer stage may boost survival
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose in its early stages and has a high fatality rate.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic provides...
Long-term quality of life in pancreatic cancer survivors shows promise
Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most devastating and least survivable forms of cancer.
However, a new study published in the Annals of...
Scientists find new way to spot pancreatic cancer risk early
Pancreatic cancer is a tricky disease; often it grows quietly and isn't discovered until it's too late. Even when caught early, it usually has...
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...