Pancreatic Cancer -- In the News

Pancreatic Cancer: Bacteria May Play a Role LiveScience.com A growing number of studies suggest a role for infections —primarily of the stomach and gums — in pancreatic cancer. The disease is a particularly deadly cancer, which the American Cancer Society estimates will kill nearly 38,500 Americans in 2013. See all stories on this topic »

New therapy for pancreatic cancer: Phase III clinical trial currently ... The Virtual Medical Centre Dr Dean said, “In Australia, the only drug currently available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme specifically for the treatment of pancreatic cancer is gemcitabine. Some hospitals provide other drugs such as oxaliplatin and irinotecan but this is ... See all stories on this topic »

Father dying from cancer films first dance with his daughter so she can play ... Daily Mail But this traditional father/daughter dance has a poignant difference... the father is dying from pancreatic cancer and granted his daughter's wish to pre-record their first dance, so that she can watch it at her wedding when he has passed away. Dr ... See all stories on this topic »

Smoking the Link to Pancreatic Cancer Newswire (press release) What is the relation between smoking and pancreatic cancer? About 95% of the cases in pancreatic cancer or pancreatic carcinoma have been found of Adenocarcinoma types which make it responsible for giving slow and vague results in symptoms. See all stories on this topic »

Cancer story 'honours' Hayley and Roy U.TV This week a shocked Hayley is told she has pancreatic cancer, and viewers will see how she deals with the aftermath of the devastating news. "(It) marks the beginning of a huge storyline for Haley and Roy," explains Julie in behind-the-scenes footage. See all stories on this topic »

Call for package to support recovery for cancer survivors Comet 24 Stevenage resident Michael Watson-Usher, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 and underwent surgery, suffered from a number of ailments since his diagnosis. He talked to the Comet in a bid to get other patients to speak up. The 68-year-old ... See all stories on this topic »