Pancreatic Cancer News

What is Pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The pancreas produces digestive juices and hormones that regulate blood sugar. Cells called exocrine pancreas cells produce the digestive juices, while cells called endocrine pancreas cells produce the hormones. The majority of pancreatic cancers start in the exocrine cells.

In the United States each year, over 30,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Europe sees more than 60,000 diagnoses each year. Because pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed late into its development, the five-year survival rate after diagnosis is less than 5%.

Two-drug combination shows promise against one type of pancreatic cancer
Sep 22 15


 

Moffitt makes important steps toward developing a blood test to catch pancreatic cancer early
Aug 28 15


 

TGen study finds genes associated with improved survival for pancreatic cancer patients
Aug 21 15


 

New ‘chemotherapy booster’ could treat lung and pancreatic cancer
Jul 23 15


 

Tiny particles in blood useful for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Jun 25 15


 

A Boost May Improve Pancreatic Cancer Resection Rate
Jun 18 15


 

Common antibiotic part of a new potential pancreatic cancer therapy
Jun 01 15


 

Pancreatic cancer risk linked to weak sunlight
Apr 30 15


 

UTSW researchers lead collaborative charge to uncover genetic diversity of pancreatic cancer
Apr 09 15


 

MRI screening program for individuals at high risk of pancreatic cancer
Apr 08 15


 

Moffitt researchers discover biological markers associated with high-risk pancreatic lesions
Feb 02 15


 

Study sheds light on factors that may contribute to pancreatic cancer
Oct 14 14


 

Chemotherapy and stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) consecutively may be promising treatment option for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
Sep 16 14


 

Chinese Herbal Extract May Help Kill Off Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Jul 02 14


 

The inhibition of a protein opens the door to the treatment of pancreatic cancer
Jul 01 14


 

Continued use of low-dose aspirin may lower pancreatic cancer risk
Jun 26 14


 

Endoscope with an oxygen sensor detects pancreatic cancer
Jun 08 14


 

Study explains how green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk
May 30 14


 

Gene mutation found for aggressive form of pancreatic cancer
May 26 14


 

‘Achilles heel’ of pancreatic cancer identified
May 02 14


 

An easier, safer, and more accurate treatment for pancreatic cancer
Apr 02 14


 

New findings show link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer
Mar 15 14


 

Study finds CT scans predict chemotherapy response in pancreatic cancer
Mar 11 14


 

Ancient Chinese medicine put through its paces for pancreatic cancer
Mar 03 14


 

Dismantling pancreas cancer’s armor
Feb 20 14


 

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