Pancreatic Cancer News

Posted January 11, 2011:

• Scientists Discover Way to Stop Pancreatic Cancer in Early Stages, Study Suggests

Posted January 4, 2011:

• Body Temperature Sensor, TRPM2, Promotes Insulin Secretion

Posted December 15, 2010:

• Missing Molecules Hold Promise of Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Lost microRNAs Put Brakes on Tumors

Posted November 15, 2010:

• Robotic-Assisted Surgery Appears Safe for Complicated Pancreatic Procedures

Posted November 8, 2010:

• Gefitinib May Have Chemopreventive Benefits in Pancreatic Cancer

Posted November 5, 2010:

• Promising Target for New Pancreatic Cancer Treatments Discovered

Posted October 29, 2010:

• Stereotactic Radiotherapy Slows Pancreatic Cancer Progression for Inoperable Patients

Posted October 27, 2010:

• Forces for Cancer Spread: Genomic Instability and Evolutionary Selection
• Pancreatic Cancers Progress to Lethal Stage Slowly, Surprise Finding Shows

Posted October 12, 2010:

• New Clues on How Cancer Spreads

Posted September 28, 2010:

• New Biomarkers Discovered for Pancreatic Cancer and Mesothelioma
• Protein Key to Growth of Pancreatic Cancer

Posted September 15, 2010:

• New Investigational Compound Targets Pancreatic Cancer Cells

Posted September 7, 2010:

• After Resection, Common Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer as Effective as Chemotherapy Drug Dose, Study Suggests

Posted August 3, 2010:

• Pancreatic Cancers Use Fructose, Common in the Western Diet, to Fuel Their Growth

Posted August 2, 2010:

• Bacteriolytic Therapy May Be a Promising Treatment Strategy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted July 30, 2010:

• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Evaluate Pancreatic Cancer

Posted July 13, 2010:

• Scientists Identify Molecular Predictor of Prognosis for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted July 8, 2010:

• Endoscopic Ultrasound Evaluation Is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted June 29, 2010:

• Embryonic Cell and Adult Pig Islet Transplants Cure Diabetes in Rats

Posted June 15, 2010:

• New Combination Effective Against Pancreatic Cancer: Substance in Broccoli Supports Cancer Therapy, Study Finds

Posted June 3, 2010:

• Cysts Hold Clues to Pancreatic Cancer; Detection and Removal May Lower Cancer Risk

Posted June 1, 2010:

• Targeted Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Metastatic Breast, Pancreatic Cancers

Posted May 28, 2010:

• Response to Preoperative Therapy May Predict Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
• Circulating Tumor Cells Correlate With Poorer Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted May 19, 2010:

• Heavy Alcohol Use, Binge Drinking, Might Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, Researcher Reports

Posted May 12, 2010:

• How to Diagnose Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm Correctly for Radiologists?
• Why Can Surgical Treatment Improve Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Posted May 3, 2010:

• Quality-of-Life Testing May Predict Malignancy and Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Disease

Posted April 26, 2010:

• Molecular Marker Could Help Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early

Posted April 19, 2010:

• New Molecular Therapy Candidates for Pancreatic Cancer

Posted April 8, 2010:

• Cancer Drug Effectiveness Substantially Advanced: Co-Administered Peptide Directs Medicines Deep Into Tumor Tissue

Posted March 26, 2010:

• Possible New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer?

Posted March 23, 2010:

• Chemotherapy Plus Synthetic Compound Provides Potent Anti-Tumor Effect in Pancreatic Cancers

Posted March 16, 2010:

• Direct Injection of Gold Nanoparticles Into Tumors Opens Door to New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer

Posted March 12, 2010:

• Pancreatic Cancer Study Reveals Mechanism Initiating Disease, in Mice

Posted February 24, 2010:

• New Tool Developed to Help Guide Pancreatic Cyst Treatment

Posted February 23, 2010:

• Researchers Find Oncogene Is Important in Pancreatic Cancer Growth and Spread

Posted February 17, 2010:

• ALDH Associated With Worse Overall Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Posted February 16, 2010:

• Researchers Find Biomarkers in Saliva for Detection of Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer

Posted February 11, 2010:

• Predicting Prognosis and Treatment Response in a Subset of Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted February 8, 2010:

• Soft Drink Consumption May Markedly Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Posted February 3, 2010:

• Inflammation Marker Related to Obesity Is Elevated in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

Posted February 1, 2010:

• Preventing Pancreatic Islet Loss After Transplantation

Posted January 28, 2010:

• Scientists Show How Molecular Switch Helps Pancreatic Cancer Beat Drugs

Posted January 15, 2010:

• An Alternative Method of Pancreatic Biopsy

Posted January 12, 2010:

• Having a Family Member Under 50 Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer Increases Risk
• A Paracrine Pathway Regulates Pancreatic Cancer Cell Invasion

Posted December 22, 2009:

• Use of 3-D Imaging on Patients With Pancreatic Carcinoma

Posted December 7, 2009:

• Delivering Medicine Directly Into a Tumor

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