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Scientists Discover Mechanism That Protects The Pancreas From Digestion
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 19, 2017 06:51 PM EST
A team of scientists has uncovered the mechanism by which fibroblast growth factor 21 or FGF21, a metabolic stress hormone, protects the pancreas from digestion.
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Scientists See How Tumor Cells Get Reprogrammed For Optimal Malignancy
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 18, 2017 11:34 PM EST
A new study found that tumor cells in the pancreas get reprogrammed for optimal malignancy, shedding light on possible treatment options for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Reduce Risk For Pancreatic Cancer By Regular Use Of Aspirin
By Minnow Blythe | Jan 09, 2017 09:50 PM EST
A study claims the regular use of aspirin reduces the risk of having pancreatic cancer.
How To Prevent Pancreatic Cancer: Brush Your Teeth Regularly
By Brian McNeill | Apr 21, 2016 08:05 PM EDT
Pancreatic cancer kills more than 8,000 people annually in the United Kingdom and the latest discovery can hopefully raise the awareness for people who want to avoid it.
Best-Selling Author Pat Conroy Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer
By Jenn Loro | Feb 17, 2016 08:10 AM EST
Legendary author Pat Conroy, whose bestselling works include The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, has been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Study Highlights Factors That May Contribute To Pancreatic Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 14, 2014 09:13 AM EDT
The study, that provides a better understanding of pancreatic cancer may help identify individuals at increased risk.
Early Sign of Pancreatic Cancer Identified
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 29, 2014 01:16 PM EDT
Researchers have discovered a sign of the early development of pancreatic cancer - an upsurge in certain amino acids that occurs before the disease is diagnosed and symptoms appear - according to a new study.
Wild Berry Extract May Strengthen Effectiveness Of Pancreatic Cancer Drug: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 18, 2014 10:14 AM EDT
A wild berry native to North America may strengthen the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.
Chinese Herbal Extracts Carry Potential To Destroy Pancreatic Cancer Cells
By Kamal Nayan | Jul 02, 2014 08:50 AM EDT
Researchers have found that 'triptolide' - an extract of the Chinese herb thunder god vine - suppresses GRP78 - a protein that protects cells from dying and is more abundant in cancer cells and tissue - eventually leading to pancreatic cancer cell death.
Low-Dose Aspirin could prevent Pancreatic Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 26, 2014 10:45 AM EDT
A new study found that following a low-dose aspirin regime could help reduce pancreatic cancer risk.
Pancreatic Cancer Resistance Mechanism Identified
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 20, 2014 06:22 PM EDT
Pancreatic cancer tumors addicted to mutant Kras signaling for their growth and progression have a ready-made substitute to tap if they're ever forced to go cold-turkey on the mutant oncogene, according to a new study.
Endoscope With an Oxygen Sensor Easily Detects Pancreatic Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 07, 2014 09:57 PM EDT
An optical blood oxygen sensor attached to an endoscope is able to identify pancreatic cancer in patients through a simple endoscopic procedure, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Promising Therapy For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 06, 2014 08:40 AM EDT
A new drug called MM-398 when given in combination with 5-flourouracil (5FU) and leucovorin produces significant overall survival rate in patients with advanced, previously treated pancreatic cancer, a new study has reported.
Scientists To Discover Blood Test For Pancreatic Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Jan 23, 2014 11:38 AM EST
Pancreatic cancer is rare to get diagnosed without any screening test. It has also become the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the US.
New Biomarkers for Pancreatic Cancer Discovered
By Christine Hsu | Jan 21, 2014 06:20 PM EST
Scientists have discovered new biomarkers that could help predict pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.

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