Pancreatic Cancer news

Gene Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Growth

A mutant protein found in nearly all pancreatic cancers plays a role not only in the cancer’s development…    

Metastasis of pancreatic cancer in action

Ben Stanger, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Perelman School of…    

MD Anderson Orlando Moves Pancreatic Cancer Research Forward

MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando has received a generous donation to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer.…    

Americans mixed on adequacy of cancer screenings: poll

Many Americans are satisfied with how often they are screened for cancer but some say they are not…    

Pancreatic Cancer Expert at University of Virginia

In light of Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Job’s death from complications of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer…    

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) refers to several tumor types located in the pancreas. These tumors are classified as…    

What is a Neuroendocrine Tumor?

The neuroendocrine system consists of highly specialized neuroendocrine cells which act as an interface or junction between the…    

Different types of islet cell tumors have different signs and symptoms

Symptoms can be caused by the growth of the tumor and/or by hormones the tumor makes. Some tumors…    

Islet Cell Tumors (Endocrine Pancreas)

The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on…    

Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas

A neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas develops in the islet cells, which are responsible for the production of…    

EGFR essential for the development of pancreatic cancer

The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene is essential for KRAS-driven pancreatic cancer development, according to study results…    

Study examines screening for pancreatic cancer in high-risk populations

Researchers from New England report in a new study that using a tumor marker, serum CA 19-9, combined…    

Mayo Clinic Reports New Findings on Noninvasive Test for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of any of the major cancers, and of the…    

Some support for pancreatic cancer screening

For people at high genetic risk of pancreas cancer, screening for the disease might be worthwhile - particularly…    

Aspirin may lower the risk of pancreatic cancer

The use of aspirin at least once per month is associated with a significant decrease in pancreatic cancer…    

Penn researchers uncover novel immune therapy for pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center have discovered a novel way of treating pancreatic cancer…    

Malaria drug slows pancreatic cancer growth in mouse models

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists report they have shrunk or slowed the growth of notoriously resistant pancreatic tumors in…    

Everolimus Improves Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Rare Pancreatic Cancer

In an international Phase III randomized study, everolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), has…    

Johns Hopkins scientists crack genetic code for form of pancreatic cancer

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have deciphered the genetic code for a type of pancreatic cancer, called neuroendocrine or…    

Johns Hopkins Scientists Crack Genetic Code for Form of Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have deciphered the genetic code for a type of pancreatic cancer, called neuroendocrine or…