Risk Factors
116 articles
Tumor Genetics Research Brings Some Answers for Families at High Risk
Professor Gloria Peterson of the Mayo Clinic is working on tumor genetics to help make early detection of pancreatic cancer a reality.
Can a Pancreatic Cancer Screening Test Become a Reality?
Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman discusses screening options for pancreatic cancer and criteria for people who might want to get screened.
2022 AACR Annual Meeting Update
The 2022 AACR Annual Meeting featured the latest in pancreatic cancer breakthroughs, research in artificial intelligence, screening, detection, and vaccines.
Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Dino Verrelli of Project Purple joins with Dr. Diane Simeone on the PRECEDE Consortium to develop earlier detection and new pancreatic cancer treatments.
Progress and Promise—Research in 2023
What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?
The Risk of a Dilated Pancreatic Duct
Dr. Mimi Canto and the team at Johns Hopkins have identified a dilated pancreatic duct as a risk factor for pancreatic cancer.
AACR Annual Meeting 2021 Highlights
Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation bring you the pancreatic cancer research highlights of the 2021 AACR Annual Meeting,
Can AI Help Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early?
Dr. Mimi Canto is leading a cross-disciplinary group of researchers who are working to use AI for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
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.
Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A study by Dr. Gloria Petersen’s research team has led to an official recommendation that all pancreatic cancer patients get genetic testing.
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.
AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer: Day Two Highlights
Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation present highlights of Day Two of the AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer.
Artificial Intelligence and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
How can AI be used in the early detection of pancreatic cancer? Dr. Michael Rosenthal reviews the current state of the field.
New AI Tool Brings Hope in Quest for Earlier Detection
Can AI help catch pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage? Dr. Michael Rosenthal and others are working on an AI tool to do just that.
Will New-Onset Diabetes Provide a Way to Detect Pancreatic Cancer Earlier?
Dr. Anirban Maitra, Dr. Suresh Chari, and others are looking at the relationship between new-onset diabetes and pancreatic cancer.