Diabetes
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New Immunotherapy Strategy Aimed at High-Risk Population
Dr. Neeha Zaidi is the lead investigator of an immunotherapy trial using a vaccine for people at high risk for pancreatic cancer.
Maintenance Chemotherapy for Stable Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial tests the diabetes drug metformin and transplant rejection preventative rapamycin to act as maintenance chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
PanCAN 2021 Annual Scientific Summit
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) held its annual scientific summit for an overview of the latest research projects they are funding.
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.
New Liquid Biopsy Shows Promise for Early Detection
Dr. Ajay Goel has a new approach to a liquid biopsy early detection test for pancreatic cancer. So far, the results are very impressive.
Treating High Blood Sugar in People With Pancreatic Cancer
A new clinical trial explores the effectiveness of the drug glipizide in controlling high blood sugar in pancreatic cancer patients.
New Prospective Clinical Study of Blood-Based Early Detection Test
Dr. Rosalie Sears is working with Biological Dynamics to test a new early detection blood assay and platform for pancreatic cancer screening.
A Newly Identified Biomarker Panel Shows Promise in Earlier Pancreatic Cancer Detection
The first pancreatic cancer blood test may soon be a reality, as a biomarker panel from the lab of Dr. Ken Zaret shows promise in early testing.
Certain Oral Microbes May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Dr. Jiyoung Ahn is leading research into how the oral microbiome is related to the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Higher Glucose Levels May Improve Chemotherapy Effectiveness
Can higher glucose levels make chemotherapy more effective? Dr. Jordan Winter and colleagues are studying the relationship.
Five Promising Researchers Leading the Charge in Treatment Advancements
Meet the five promising researchers supported by Let’s Win at the 2023 AACR Special Conference on Research: Pancreatic Cancer.
Early Study Shows Exercise Alone Can Reduce Inflammation
Dr. Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate is studying how exercise can reduce inflammation, and how that impacts pancreatic cancer.
Cachexia Research Gaining Momentum
Why do pancreatic cancer patients lose weight even if they are eating well? Dr. Teresa Zimmers explains the syndrome called cachexia.
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.
Diversity Lacking in Pancreatic Cancer Trials
Drs. Kelly Herremans and Jose Trevino report on the lack of diversity in pancreatic cancer clinical trials, and possible root causes.