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Obese most at risk for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a terrifying disease with low odds of survival. This cancer grows without causing many side-effects, and once the first symptoms appear ... and more »
Mon, Sep 7 | from Edmonton Sun
Involving family, young and old
FIVE YEARS ago my grandmother passed away, and less than 10 days after her death, my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. So my family was immersed ...
Sun, Sep 6 | from Boston Globe
Blood Test May Detect Pancreatic Cancer
A blood test under development may be the first accurate, noninvasive method of detecting pancreatic cancer, research suggests. ... and more »
Fri, Sep 4 | from Private MD
For Profit, Industry Seeks Cancer Drugs
The drug Tarceva, which costs about $3500 a month, was approved as a treatment for pancreatic cancer because it improved survival by 12 days. ... and more »
Tue, Sep 1 | from New York Times
Metformin may protect against pancreatic cancer
The hospital-based case-control study from 2004 to 2008 looked at 973 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Researchers found patients with diabetes who ...
Thu, Aug 27 | from Pulse
Blood-flow Metabolism Mismatch Predicts Pancreatic Tumor ... - Science Daily
Blood-flow Metabolism Mismatch Predicts Pancreatic Tumor ... press release) We believe that a better understanding of these mechanisms may help overcome the general treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer. ... Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic CancersU.S. News & World Report
Tue, Aug 25 | from Science Daily
Does Bernie Madoff Have Pancreatic Cancer? - About
Does Bernie Madoff Have Pancreatic Cancer? There are several risk factors for pancreatic cancer, including having diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. If you are at risk for pancreatic cancer, ... Bernie Madoff Cancer Diagnosis Could Be Get-Out-Of-Jail CardAssociated Content
Sun, Aug 23 | from cancer.about.com
Risk of pancreatic cancer linked to variation in gene that ...
Common variants of the gene that determines human blood type are associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study by scientists ...
Thu, Aug 13 | from The Virtual Medical Centre
New drug compound Salirasib brings hope to pancreatic cancer patients
Every year, 42,000 Americans are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Few live very long, and less than 5% are still alive five years after diagnosis.
Mon, Jul 20 | from News-Medical.net
Early detection of pancreatic cancer closer thanks to multifunctional nanoparticles
Pancreatic cancer has a devastatingly low survival rate (less than 5 percent after 5 years) because it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. The initial symptoms, such as pain, jaundice, or weight loss, often do not allow the disease to be caught early enough for surgery and chemothe...
Sun, Jun 28 | from News-Medical.net
Opinion: Operative Blood Loss and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer—Reply
We agree that the EBL is less accurate than one might wish, and in our review of the University of California–Los Angeles experience with resection for pancreatic cancer, the recorded EBL value was that of the anesthesiologist's, taken from the ...
Mon, Jun 15 | from Journal of American Medical Association
Critical Marker Of Response To Gemcitabine In Pancreatic Cancer Identified By Jefferson Researchers
A protein related to aggressive cancers can actually improve the efficacy of gemcitabine at treating pancreatic cancer, according to a Priority Report in Cancer Research, published by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University. The protein, called Hu antigen R (HuR), is a stress res...
Sat, Jun 6 | from Medical News Today
Discovery of critical marker of response to gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer
A protein related to aggressive cancers can actually improve the efficacy of gemcitabine at treating pancreatic cancer, according to a Priority Report in Cancer Research, published by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University.
Thu, Jun 4 | from News-Medical.net
'House' finale review: Hallucinations better than reality?
IL It was a tumor, most likely pancreatic cancer masquerading as a pot belly. After his initial visit with Eugene, and during the times he checked in on the man with the hand with a mind of its own, House had been suggesting that pancreatic cancer was ...
Thu, May 14 | from ClarendonHills.com
SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: SciClone Completes Enrollment Ahead of Schedule in Phase 2 Trial for RP101 in Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Patients
FOSTER CITY, CA (MARKET WIRE) SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCLN) today announced that enrollment has been completed ahead of schedule in the Company's phase 2 clinical trial for RP101 in patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer. Results from a previous phase 1 study in 22...
Mon, Mar 9 | from Market Wire
Chuck Daly Diagnosed with Cancer
Former Detroit Pistons Coach Chuck Daly, 78, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pistons athletic trainer Mike Abdenour said his former boss will fight cancer like he did as a coach. "If there is one guy who can battle this whole thing, it'll be Chuck Da...
Sat, Mar 7 | from Drudge Retort
