Every Day is a Gift
Kenny Vickers traveled a long road to recovery after what he thought was an ulcer turned out to be pancreatic cancer. Now he is a long-term survivor.
The Impact of Cirrhosis on Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The aim of this study was to assess the safety of pancreatectomy in cirrhotic versus non-cirrhotic patients. Read more .…
Nature Communications publishes Bluestar Genomics’ Technology for Cancer DetectionStudy
The study demonstrates the power of the company's platform to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages, addressing the unmet…
Pancreatic cancer: Subtypes with Different Aggressiveness Discovered
Tumors of the pancreas are particularly feared. They are usually discovered late and mortality is high. Until now, no targeted…
Research Into ‘Cold’ Tumors Heating Up in Pancreatic Cancer
According to Vinod P. Balachandran, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, pancreatic cancer is a model “cold”…
Weight Loss Surgery in Obese Diabetic Patients Significantly Cuts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
The study, presented today at UEG Week 2020 Virtual, analysed 1,435,350 patients with concurrent diabetes and obesity over a 20-year…
Quality of Life and Outcome of Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Receiving First‐Line Chemotherapy with Nab‐Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine:
The QOLIXANE study is a prospective, non‐interventional, multicenter sub‐study of the Platform for Outcome, Quality of Life, and Translational Research…
An Interview with Dr. Tyler Jacks
Dr. Tyler Jacks is one of the leading pancreatic cancer researchers. Read what he has to say about KRAS, organoids, and running a lab in a pandemic.
Expert Highlights Importance of Biomarker Testing in Pancreatic Cancer
“We are making progress in the outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer,” Michael J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD, said during the…
Scientists Develop new ‘Precision Medicine’ Approach to Treating Damaged DNA in Pancreatic Cancer
The findings mark an important step forward for potential treatment options for pancreatic cancer, improving the options and outcomes for…
