After the Devastation of Pancreatic Cancer
Some experiences are seen through rose-colored glasses while others are hazy or ambiguous. Many, we try desperately to remember while others we we wish we could forget. And a special…
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Study Reveals How a Certain Gene Plays a Role in Pancreatic Cancer
According to a story from Laboratory Equipment, a team of scientists have discovered a gene that appears to play a prominent role in pancreatic cancer and could help predict if…
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Promising Early Results From Research into Pancreatic Cancer
A study funded by the Lustgarten Foundation, the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in America, has shown promising results. The scientists are hopeful that their work could lead…
Join PanCAN to #DemandBetter during Pancreatic Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for pancreatic cancer in the United States for 2018 are: About 55,440 people (29,200 men and 26,240 women) will…
Patients as Partners for Finding Cures
Patients as Partners When you're diagnosed with an illness such as metastatic breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, or another rare disease that has limited treatment options, it's very easy to lose…
The Diggs Family Shares Their Story to Aid in Cancer Prevention
For some fortunate individuals, cancer is kind of a foreign concept. They obviously know what it is- they hear cancer stories in passing, they may have donated to a charity…
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These Surgeons Are Getting Recognized for Using Robotic Surgery in Pancreatic Cancer
According to a story from abc7.com, two surgeons were part of a crowd of thousands that participated in the Los Angeles Cancer Challenge, which took place at UCLA on Sunday,…
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This Company Just Got $54 Million to Develop Rare Cancer Drugs
According to a story from crainsnewyork.com, the biotechnology company Gotham Therapeutics has received financing to the tune of $54 million so that it can begin developing drugs to treat rare…
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An Experimental Blood Test Could Help Determine the Need for Post-Surgical Chemo
According to a story from businesses.com.au, a new blood test that is currently in clinical trials could more accurately determine which patients will need chemotherapy to cure their cancer after…
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U.S. Fda Grants LYNPARZA® (olaparib) Orphan Drug Designation for Pancreatic Cancer
The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted the drug Lynparza® (olaparib) Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Lynparza is used in the US to treat…
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PARP Inhibitor Drug is Granted Orphan Drug Designation for Pancreatic Cancer
According to a story from BioSpace, AstraZeneca and Merck released a joint announcement recently stating that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug designation to olaparib…
80% of People at Risk for Cancer Don’t Know it- Do You?
A new study has found that 80 percent of people who have an identifiable genetic risk for cancer due to a mutated BRCA1/2 gene don’t know they're at risk. The…
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This New Tech Allows Scientists to Observe The Natural Behavior of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
According to a story from EurekAlert! a cell culture platform developed by scientists associated with Hokkaido University will allow researchers to record and observe the natural behaviors of cancer cells.…
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Understanding More About The Third Mostly Deadly Cancer in The US
Over 55,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every year. And about 95 percent of people who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will lose their lives from it. Pancreatic…
How Does Malaria Detect Cancer? Researchers Find New Screening Test
According to a report by Scicasts, a research team in Copenhagen recently discovered a new method for detecting cancer. The new method has the ability to detect a diverse set…
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What Killed Aretha Franklin? An In-Depth Look at Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
On August 16th, 2018, Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," passed away at age 76. Aretha will be immortalized for generations because of the success of her classic soul ballads…
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Cannabidiol Could Enhance Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
According to a story from The Guardian, a recent study suggests that cannabidiol, or CBD, could magnify the effectiveness of treatment for pancreatic cancer. CBD is naturally found in the…
Researchers Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Moves
Pancreatic cancer is known to be dangerous because of its ability to spread. The most common areas the cancer will metastasize are the liver and lungs. In many cases, the…
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Pancreatic Cancer Could be Diagnosed With a Simple Breath Test
According to a story from publicnow.com, a recent study suggests that it is possible for pancreatic cancer to be diagnosed with a breath test. The discovery could allow for this…
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Can a Lethally Poisonous Mushroom Hold the Key to Beating Pancreatic Cancer?
According to a story from the Vancouver Sun, an extremely poisonous mushroom appears to contain some compounds that could be potentially effective in fighting cancer cells. A 2012 study demonstrated…
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American Society for Clinical Oncology’s Annual Meeting: Summary of Rare Cancer Findings
According to a story from currentargus.com, the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology, which takes place in Chicago, is the largest convergence dedicated to cancer research in…
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Taking Advantage of Mutations to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
According to a story from medicalresearch.com, recent research has revealed that many pancreatic cancer tumors appear to have vulnerabilities to treatments that take advantage of genetic mutations that are present…
This Will Become the New Standard of Care for Early Stage Pancreatic Cancer
According to The Seattle Times, the prognosis of a certain four-drug combination is much greater for patients with pancreatic cancer than the typical single standard cancer treatment. This discovery is…
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More Aggressive Chemo Regimen Improves Outcomes of Pancreatic Cancer Patients After Surgery
According to a story from toweroncology.com, a recent study has revealed that a more aggressive chemotherapy could be significantly more effective for patients with pancreatic cancer after surgery in comparison…
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Merrimack Abandons Plans to Develop Pancreatic Cancer Drug
According to a story from Reuters, the drug development company Merrimack Pharmaceuticals decided to abort its development of a new treatment for pancreatic cancer. The company chose to let go…
