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%.

Naturally-occurring apple compounds reduce risk of pancreatic cancer
Oct 03 07


 

Shining light on pancreatic cancer
Aug 01 07


 

Herbal remedy shown to have anti-cancer effect
Apr 18 07


 

Popular herbal supplement hinders the growth of pancreatic cancer cells
Apr 17 07


 

Methionine may ward off pancreatic cancer
Feb 22 07


 

Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy Can Work for Pancreatic Cancer
Jan 22 07


 

Link Found Between Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
Jan 17 07


 

Micro Molecules Can Identify Pancreatic Cancer
Jan 11 07


 

Gene Discovered by Researchers Tied to Pancreatic Cancer
Dec 11 06


 

Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Nov 08 06


 

Vitamin D May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk by Nearly Half
Sep 12 06


 

Red meat associated with pancreatic cancer
Jun 26 06


 

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Can Help Those Over 80
Jun 14 06


 

Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Could be Treated
May 23 06


 

Ingredient in red chili pepper has cancer-fighting properties
Apr 13 06


 

Avastin trial for pancreatic tumors
Feb 23 06


 

Insulin Levels and Resistance Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Dec 13 05


 

New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Allows Life-Saving Surgery
Dec 06 05


 

Pancreatic cancer and ecoendoscop
Nov 29 05


 

Pancreatic cancer vaccine may improve survival
Nov 15 05


 

Gene therapy tested in pancreatic cancer studies
Nov 15 05


 

Tarceva Approved for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Nov 02 05


 

Possible Genetic Link to Pancreatic Cancer
Oct 24 05


 

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