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New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study

New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study

article FILE – A girl receives a vaccine in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by MICHAEL DANTAS/AFP via Getty Images) A novel vaccine designed to target one of the most common cancer-driving mutations in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer is showing promising results, according to a recently published study. Researchers from the University of California …

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Major pancreatic cancer breakthrough as experts pinpoint common habit that triggers the deadly disease

Major pancreatic cancer breakthrough as experts pinpoint common habit that triggers the deadly disease

Regular drinking could dramatically increase your risk of developing one of the world’s deadliest cancers, researchers have warned—and they believe they may have uncovered why. A new study by scientists in Miami, US, found that high alcohol consumption damages the cells in the pancreas responsible for producing digestive enzymes.  This damage triggers inflammation, harming the organ—which plays a vital role …

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Pancreatic cancer vaccine prevents recurrence in Phase 1 clinical trial

Pancreatic cancer vaccine prevents recurrence in Phase 1 clinical trial

In an early trial, a one-size-fits-all vaccine showed promise in preventing hard-to-treat pancreatic cancers from coming back. Pancreatic cancer is of particular concern. The five-year survival rate is about 13%, and up to 80% of pancreatic cancers may come back. “If you were to ask me what disease most needs something to prevent recurrences, I’d say this one,” said Dr. …

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6 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

6 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

As women, we don’t tend to give pancreatic cancer much thought. Instances of the disease are pretty rare overall, with pancreatic cancer only accounting for 3% of all cancers in the United States, per the American Cancer Society. Plus, it’s more common in men than women. However, a 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology revealed that rates of pancreatic …

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Is diabetes one of the first symptoms of pancreatic cancer? |

Is diabetes one of the first symptoms of pancreatic cancer? |

When folks hear about pancreatic cancer, it’s not always clear what the earliest warning signs might look like. For a disease that’s so tough to catch early, there’s growing chatter in both the research and medical communities about whether new-onset diabetes that is, suddenly developing diabetes as an adult could actually be an early symptom of pancreatic cancer. First, here’s …

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Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms: US Scientists discover new early warning sign for deadly pancreatic cancer |

Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms: US Scientists discover new early warning sign for deadly pancreatic cancer |

With 508,533 new cases and 505,752 deaths worldwide in 2021, pancreatic cancer remains a significant global health challenge with increasing incidence and mortality rates. Pancreatic cancer is often considered deadly due to its tendency to be diagnosed at a late stage, its aggressive nature, and the lack of effective treatments for advanced cases. However, may soon gain a powerful new …

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‘PAC-MANN’ uses magnets and glowing ‘probes’ to detect signs of pancreatic cancer

‘PAC-MANN’ uses magnets and glowing ‘probes’ to detect signs of pancreatic cancer

Scientists are developing a test that uses a tiny blood sample to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages. If caught early, pancreatic cancer can potentially be treated. However, patients usually aren’t diagnosed until the cancer has already spread, slashing their chances of survival. The disease is predicted to cause more than 51,000 deaths in the U.S. this year, accounting …

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