Pancreatic Cancer
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Pancreatic Cancer May Have Met Its Match
We can all be grateful that pancreatic cancer is pretty rare—accounting for about 3 percent of all cancers. Its toll, however, is another story. Five years ago it was the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Today it's number three and expected to soon overtake colon cancer for the number-two spot, right behind lung cancer. Even more frightening, this lethal condition is becoming more common. In the U.S., its…
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New research gives hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer
PDAC is an aggressive and difficult malignancy to treat. Until now, the only chance for cure is the complete surgical removing of the tumor. Unfortunately, because PDAC is usually asymptomatic, by the time it is diagnosed 80% to 90% of patients have disease that is surgically incurable. PDAC thus remains one of the main biomedical challenges today due to its low survival rate – just 5% of patients are still alive five years after diagnosis. However, in recent decades a number of studies have shed light on the molecular mechanisms responsible for the initiation and progression of PDAC. Our recent research has shown that progress toward a cure is possible.
AI shown to predict risk of pancreatic cancer well before symptoms appear
New study analyzed medical records of 9 million people to identify risks up to 3 years before diagnosis.
Early Detection Is Possible for Pancreatic Cancer
We can help people at risk, but it is much more challenging if most people think that early detection and prevention are impossible.
Global study of pancreatic cancer offers possible insights into treatment and early detection
What makes pancreatic cancer so deadly is that it is often found late in its disease course, as in the case of Trebek. Hence, time is of the essence when it comes to treatment.
How to Minimize Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Obesity, Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, all of which have risen to epidemic levels in recent years, are linked to pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is often deadly, but a new approach is raising hope
The new approach includes extended, personalized chemotherapy and radiation and surgery if the chemotherapy does not completely abolish the cancer.
The Day I Found Out My Life Was Hanging by a Thread
We spent much of Thursday waiting for the pathology report, playing a weird mental game trying to convince ourselves it was anything but pancreatic cancer. We’re not dumb—we could see how the MDs looked away when listing alternatives and could hear how they demurred when discussing possibilities. Maybe it was lymphoma—there were swollen lymph nodes. Maybe it was colon cancer—that’s treatable, right? But little did we know that the official diagnosis would be the least of our concerns that day.
The Demise Of A Once Promising Pancreatic Cancer Drug Is All Too Common
The public really doesn’t appreciate the important role that the biopharmaceutical industry plays. Companies as small as Nivien or as large as Pfizer find the chemical tools and run the experiments that prove or disprove medical hypotheses. The vast majority of times, these efforts fail. But, when they work, it is wondrous.
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is on the Rise
Pancreatic cancer will soon be the second-biggest cause of cancer deaths.
Diabetes after 50 could be early sign of pancreatic cancer, study says
Over 50% of the diabetic individuals with pancreatic cancer were diagnosed with diabetes within three years of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to Setiawan.
Deadly Inheritance, Desperate Trade-Off
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest and most painful types of cancer. Even though it is only the 11th most common cancer in the United States, with 37,170 new cases expected this year, it is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death, because nearly all the patients die.
Marathon Man, Meet Marathon Goddess
With passion, purpose and your incredible will, you too can achieve the impossible. That includes finding a cure for pancreatic cancer - Julie Weiss
Pancreatic cancer is really four separate cancers: study
The research findings, published today in the peer reviewed journal Nature, is the most detailed pancreatic cancer study to date. It opens the door to new treatments for one of the most devastating and difficult to treat cancers.
Pancreatic cancer wouldn’t be so deadly if we could just diagnose it earlier
Unlike breast, skin or one of a number of other easily recognisable cancers, public knowledge of pancreatic cancer symptoms is very low: a recent survey found that more than 70% of people were unable to name a single symptom of the disease unprompted.
Physicians and Physicists Join Forces to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Medicine is in the midst of an explosion of discoveries. Surging use of DNA sequencing, wearable sensors and advances in such areas as information technology, imaging, materials science and regenerative medicine are all opening doors to progress against many diseases.
Steve Jobs and Me
A layman’s guide to islet-cell tumors in the pancreas.
Pancreatic Cancer May Have Met Its Match
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, but researchers’ latest immunotherapy tactics may give them the upper hand.
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer is an unprecedented platform that enables doctors, scientists, and patients to share fast-breaking information on potentially life-saving pancreatic cancer treatments and clinical trials. Our goal is to inform, enable, and educate patients and caregivers, providing easy-to-understand, actionable information. In this way we can help people find the best treatment options available.
The Seena Magowitz Foundation
We accept the challenge. Facing the deadliest cancer of all head on. Accelerating breakthrough advancement of pancreatic cancer research that will lead to earlier detection, extension of patient quality life and ultimately a cure of this brutal and devastating disease. Our goal is harnessing the most formidable team that delivers the most impact at the most rapid pace.
Cure Pancreatic Cancer
Our Mission is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Alliance
The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance exists to support the efforts of the medical and research communities as well as patients and their loved ones in the battle against pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund was founded in April 2004 by Maggie Blanks, following the death of her husband Alan from the disease in May 2003. Having discovered that survival rates for pancreatic cancer had barely improved in forty years and that little research was being undertaken, she was determined to encourage more research that was targeted specifically at the disease.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, awareness, information and support and other projects of benefit to pancreatic cancer patients.
Pancreatica
Answers to questions about pancreatic cancer: covers such areas as definitions, pancreatic cancer stages, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, medical treatment, the Whipple procedure surgery, support and other related issues.
Project Purple
Project Purple is 501(c)(3) not for profit organization with a mission of raising awareness and funds towards a cure for pancreatic cancer. Our ultimate goal is to see a cure put us out of business in the next five years. Sadly the statistics are staggering.
The National Pancreas Foundation
To support the research of diseases of the pancreas and to provide information and humanitarian services to those people who are suffering from such illnesses.
A.P. John Institute for Cancer Research
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which normal cells in a gland called the pancreas malfunction and begin to grow out of control.
Cancer Research UK
All about cancer of the pancreas, including symptoms, risk factors and causes. Information on how cancer of the pancreas is diagnosed including initial tests and scans you may have to see if the cancer has spread. Treatment for cancer of the pancreas includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There is also information on likely outcome (prognosis), research and how to cope with pancreatic cancer.
Cancer Supportive Survivorship Care
Advancing age is the strongest risk factor for pancreatic cancer, with the vast majority of cases occurring after the age of 60 years.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ERCP enables the physician to diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
HealthCommunities.com
Overview, Risk Factors, & Symptoms
Lazarex Cancer Foundation
At Lazarex Cancer Foundation we improve the outcome of cancer care, giving hope, dignity and life to end stage cancer patients and the medically underserved by providing assistance with costs for FDA clinical trial participation, identification of clinical trial options, community outreach and education.
MayoClinic.org
For years, little was known about pancreatic cancer. But researchers are beginning to understand the genetic basis of the disease '' knowledge that may eventually lead to new and better treatments.
MedicineNet.com
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose, and the diagnosis is often made late in the disease course. Symptoms include weight loss, back pain, and jaundice.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
In this section, you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with pancreatic cancer, our services, and our research.
National Cancer Institute
Information about pancreatic cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy.
OncoLink
Pancreatic Cancer: The Basics
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