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Chemotherapy might get more effective with pancreatic cancer 'priming', su
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Darlinghurst (Sydney) [Australia], September 30 (ANI): Researchers suggest that a new approach to 'prime' the tumour environment might improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, which is one of the most aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer.
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Study uncovers link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has clarified the long-established connection between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development.
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Ryan Reynolds shares emotional story about his final conversation with Ale
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds recently opened about his last telephone conversation with the legendary 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer in November last year.
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Immune cells can be stimulated to boost effects of chemotherapy in pancrea
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): A new study from Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated that immune cells can be stimulated to assemble into special structures within pancreatic cancer, such that, at least in a pre-clinical model, researchers can demonstrate an improvement in the e
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Interrupting RNA activity can improve survival chances in pancreatic cance
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Nagoya [Japan], April 24 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers uncovered a molecular pathway that enhances chemotherapy resistance in some pancreatic cancer patients. A patient's response to therapy and their overall survival chance can be increased by targeting an RNA to interrupt its a
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Study focuses on improving survival in pancreatic cancer
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Nagoya (Japan), April 22 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that enhances chemotherapy resistance in some pancreatic cancer patients. Targeting an RNA to interrupt its activity could improve patient response to therapy and increase their overall survival.
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'Addams Family' actor Felix Silla passes away at 84
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): American actor Felix Silla, widely known for playing the mysterious and hairy Cousin Itt on 'The Addams Family', has passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84 when he breathed his last.
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Surgery is viable treatment for pancreatic cancer patients especially afte
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 26 (ANI): Patients with stage 2 pancreatic cancer who receive chemotherapy followed by resection live nearly twice as long as patients who receive only chemotherapy, according to a study drove by the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
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Risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases due to Opioid use
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that opioid use may be a risk factor contributing to the increasing incidences of pancreatic cancer.
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Alex Trebek's final 'Jeopardy!' episode airs, features touching tribute
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): American game show 'Jeopardy!' aired its final episode featuring its iconic host Alex Trebek, who passed away at 80-years-old in November after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Opioid use might increase risk of developing pancreatic cancer
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 7 (ANI): Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that opioid use might increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
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'Thank you for everything, Alex': 'Jeopardy' Executive Producer Mike Richa
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): Long time host of the popular American show 'Jeopardy!' Alex Trebek, died at the age of 80 on Sunday morning (local time) fighting a battle with pancreatic cancer. To honour his rectitude personality, executive producer of the show, Mike Richards delivered
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