Research

What research is being done for pancreatic cancer treatments and screenings today? The next life-saving treatment for the disease may be on the horizon. These articles highlight the latest in pancreatic cancer research.

367 Articles

Dr. David Chang
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July 8, 2019 • 5 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Patients in the UK Benefit From Unique Precision Medicine Project

Dr. David Chang explains the Precision Panc initiative, a program through the UK’s NHS that helps pancreatic cancer patients find treatments.

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June 24, 2019 • 6 Min

GENERATE Study Aims to Improve Genetic Testing and Prevention for Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Sapna Syngal outlines the GENERATE study, which aims to help families with a risk for pancreatic cancer by providing genetic testing.

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June 14, 2019 • 2 Min

Testing a New Drug to Attack Pancreatic Tumor Blood Vessels

A clinical trial is testing a new drug combination that damages the tumor blood vessels and allows chemotherapy drugs to enter the tumor.

Dr. Allyson Ocean
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June 11, 2019 • 6 Min

ASCO Annual Conference: Highlights in Pancreatic Cancer Research

Dr. Allyson Ocean reviews some of the latest pancreatic cancer research results, including new treatments for some patients.

Precancerous pancreatic cells in mice
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May 20, 2019 • 2 Min

A New Drug to Target Cancer Cell Enzymes

Researchers are testing a drug that targets the enzymes that help generate energy for cell division, to disrupt pancreatic cancer cell multiplication.

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May 15, 2019 • 5 Min

Representing Genetic and Clinical Diversity in Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Kentaro Sudo explores the possible causes for different responses to drugs among ethnic groups, pointing to the need for clinical diversity in trials.

Alexandra Newton
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May 2, 2019 • 5 Min

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.

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April 24, 2019 • 2 Min

Immunotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer and Other Solid Tumors

Researchers are testing the use of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, a type of immunotherapy, against advanced pancreatic cancer.

Matthew Vander Heiden
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April 19, 2019 • 6 Min

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.

Dr. Conan Kinsey
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April 8, 2019 • 6 Min

Combination Delivers a Dual Punch to Pancreatic Cell Growth

Dr. Conan Kinsey outlines a clinical trial that has moved quickly from the lab to phase I, with a dual approach to delivering pancreatic cancer treatment.

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March 29, 2019 • 2 Min

Immunotherapy to Enhance Standard Chemotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers are testing an immunotherapy drug approved for other advanced cancers for effectiveness against pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Talia Golan
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March 26, 2019 • 4 Min

Damage as a Way to Repair Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Talia Golan takes a closer look at the damage caused by the BRCA1/2 mutations to find a way to treat pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Vinod Balachandran
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March 13, 2019 • 5 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Exceptional Responders and the Immune System Link

Dr. Vinod Balachandran looks at the immune system of exceptional responders–patients who respond extremely well to chemotherapy–for treatment clues.

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March 5, 2019 • 2 Min

Targeting Cancer-Associated Wasting With Experimental Immunotherapy

Wasting, or cachexia, is the focus of a clinical trial testing a cachexia immunotherapy treatment combined with standard pancreatic cancer treatment.

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February 28, 2019 • 5 Min

MRI-Guided Radiation: A New Option for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Dr. Parag Parikh and others are using MRI-guided radiation to provide precision radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer.