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New findings on bacteria that increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], November 24 (ANI): Bacteria from the digestive system seem to have the potential to cause damage to pancreatic cells, increasing the risk of malignant tumours. Now for the first time, live bacteria from cystic pancreatic lesions that are precursors to pancreatic cancer, h
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Study finds anti-nausea drug may help cancer patients survive longer
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): According to a new study, patients with breast, pancreatic and certain other types of cancer may survive longer if given an anti-nausea drug during surgery.
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Research suggests chemotherapy might get more effective with pancreatic ca
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Darlinghurst (Sydney) [Australia], October 2 (ANI): 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, suggests the findings of a recent study.
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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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Study: Childhood cancer discovery may stop tumour spread before it starts
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Vancouver [Canada], June 1 (ANI): In breakthrough research, a new discovery in Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive and often fatal childhood cancer, has uncovered the potential to prevent cancer cells from spreading beyond their primary tumour site.
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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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