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Two Enzymes May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Severity and Development
Dr. Alexandra Newton and her lab have found that the relationship between two enzymes common to cancer may play a role in pancreatic cancer prognosis.
New Clues in Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss
Dr. Matthew Vander Heiden is researching how pancreatic tumors trigger weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients, and the relationship with survival.
Pancreatic Microbiome May Hold the Key To Better Treatment
Dr. Deirdre Cohen’s research into the pancreatic microbiome has found that gut bacteria may directly influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy.
Pancreatic Cancer: 2018 Highlights And Looking Forward to 2019
Dr. Allyson Ocean leads an overview of the new treatments and protocol from 2018 as well as what are the next steps in treatment for 2019.
Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer?
Did you know that periodontal disease may predict pancreatic cancer? Researchers are finding a link between unhealthy gums and the deadly cancer.
The Cancer Moonshot
Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee of Johns Hopkins is part of the Cancer Moonshot’s Blue Ribbon Panel, and she explains the goals of the program.
Solving the Mystery of Cachexia
Researchers are looking for ways to combat cachexia, the metabolic syndrome that causes weight and muscle loss in people with cancer and other diseases.
Novel Drug Therapy Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Reducing Levels of Antioxidants
New research finds that reducing antioxidants can help kill pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting a new direction for treatment.