“I had a mass on my pancreas,” he says. “The doctor there was not ready to tell me I had pancreatic cancer.” The following day, he underwent an MRI, and by that evening, doctors had ...

The most common pathology affecting the pancreas is excess intra-pancreatic fat deposition (IPFD), often called fatty pancreas disease (FPD) — a disorder experienced by roughly one fifth of the ...

A new study has linked new-onset type 2 diabetes to an increased risk for developing certain obesity-related cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. This increased risk was ...

Previously, the opioid analgesic drug JCT801 was reported to induce cell death via disruption of pH homeostasis in pancreatic cancer cells. Here, the authors investigate the metabolic mechanisms ...

Pancreatitis and type 2 diabetes share some of the same risk factors. Diabetes can increase your risk of pancreatic cancer if you’ve had diabetes for more than 5 years. Diabetes can also be a ...

Chronic pancreatitis may come on more gradually. Pancreatitis may be caused by gallstones, drinking a lot of alcohol, pancreatic cancer, or some medications. Acute and chronic pancreatitis will ...

Listen to Story A new personalised vaccine has been developed to treat pancreatic cancer It is a therapeutic cancer vaccine which is given to people who already have a tumor The vaccine teaches the ...

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most formidable cancers due to its insidious nature. In its initial stages, it rarely causes noticeable symptoms, making early diagnosis incredibly challenging.

You get it through an injection, IV or pill that is swallowed. How Does Immuntotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Work? Your immune system helps your body fight germs and sickness. But, it often doesn’t ...

You should feel comfortable and supported by your healthcare team. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network strongly recommends seeking a healthcare team that suits all of your physical, mental and ...

They have been endorsed by the Clinical Services Committee of the British Society of Gastroenterology, the Association of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, the Pancreatic ...

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