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Monday, January 06, 2014

In the News -- Pancreatic Cancer

Citing pancreatic cancer battle, PSC's Gallagher not running for re ... Helena Independent Record
Public Service Commissioner Bill Gallagher, who underwent surgery last summer for pancreatic cancer, said Wednesday he won't run for re-election ...
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Study finds more accurate method to diagnose pancreatic cancer The Almagest
Researchers from the University of Missouri have found a more accurate laboratory method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer, the fourth leading cause ...
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PSC chairman, citing cancer, won't seek re-election Montana Standard
HELENA – Public Service Commissioner Bill Gallagher, who underwent surgery last summer for pancreatic cancer, said Wednesday he won't run for ...
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Steve Stucky, Zen Center abbot, dies after battle with cancer San Francisco Chronicle
Diagnosed in September with stage-four pancreatic cancer, Stücky endured a lot of pain and stepped down from his role as central abbot in December ...
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Karen rising to challenge in uncle's memory WalesOnline
Karen, 35, from Blackwood, said: “My uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2011 and by October 2013 he had sadly died.".
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At local diner, resolutions to live and to love Sarasota Herald-Tribune
... late night to watch the ball drop on the TV, a privilege she did not expect after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year ago this month.
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Loan Monitor Is Accused of Ruthless Tactics on Student Debt New York Times
Stacy Jorgensen fought her way through pancreatic cancer. ... did not qualify and should pay in full, dismissing her concerns about the cancer's return.
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Marijuana dispensary New England Wellspring would be safer than ... Needham Times
“He had pancreatic cancer. He was on Oxycontin, unable to function at all. He was standing up and falling asleep. He was losing weight all the time,” ...
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Blogs 1 new result for pancreatic cancer
UCLA Dentistry discovers cellular signals between pancreatic ... PressRelease
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Most of those with the disease will die within the first year of diagnosis, and just 6 percent will ...

In the News

Pancreatic cancer patients forced to seek life-saving surgery in ... The Guardian
Pancreatic cancer cells. Despite attempts to improve the NHS record on treatment of the cancer, sufferers are going abroad for operations.
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Cancer survivor supporting underfunded research 10TV
A lesion on his pancreas led to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, which kills 85 percent of people who get that news within six months. "It is one of the ...
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In Japan, ministries team to fight cancer St. Augustine Record
TOKYO — To speed up development of drugs and other treatments for pancreatic and other cancers that are especially difficult to treat, three ministries ...
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'Biffvitational' race benefits longtime Roundtop ski coach York Daily Record
While Jeff Beinhaur admits he shouldn't be skiing with his pancreatic cancer, he said he wanted to challenge his daughter who beat him at last year's ...
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Blogs 1 new result for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer patients forced to seek life-saving surgery in ... admin
Dozens of British sufferers refused operation on the NHS travel abroad for treatmentPatients with pancreatic cancer are paying for surgery abroad ...
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Saturday, January 04, 2014

Pancreatic Cancer IN THE NEWS

Student Invents Pancreatic Cancer Test The Province (blog)
i wrote a few years ago about a 15-year-old student has created a pancreatic cancer test that is 90-per-cent accurate. Well this talented young scientist ...
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Brett Joseph Adjustrite Pledges Continued Donations to Pancreatic ... DigitalJournal.com
"The mission of Lustgarten Foundation is to increase funding for pancreatic cancer research. The goal is to find strategies for prevention, diagnosis, ...
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Federal student loan sharks prey on cancer patients filing for ... Daily Caller
Victims suffering from pancreatic cancer have only a 19 percent chance of survival the first year following their diagnosis, which drops to a mere five ...
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Benefit Ski Race at Roundtop Mountain Resort. York Dispatch
Jeff "Biff" Beinhaur said he refuses to lie around on a couch waiting to die from pancreatic cancer. "I've got too much to live for," he said. "I got a ...
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Help Treat Mansfield Resident's Cancer Patch.com
Mansfield resident Jennifer Brennan is trying to raise money for her fiancee Erick, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to ...
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Steve Stücky, abbot at SF Zen Center, dies San Francisco Chronicle
Diagnosed in September with stage four pancreatic cancer, Mr. Stücky endured a lot of pain and stepped down from his role as central abbot in ...
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James P. Stewart The Intelligencer
James P. Stewart of Medford left this world Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, from his long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63. He was born in Camden ...
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Cancer claims beloved Pasco educator Art O'Donnell Tampabay.com
The longtime educator, known affectionately as Dr. O to his students and staff, succumbed to pancreatic cancer. The illness caught Dr. O'Donnell and ...
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Blogs 1 new result for pancreatic cancer
Hazen wrestlers tackle pancreatic cancer : Newcastle News – News ... Christina Corrales-Toy
From the moment wrestlers step onto the mat, a match becomes a one-on-one battle of skill between opponents. It may seem like the ultimate ...
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year.

May the year ahead be filled 
with happiness and joy!


Thursday, December 26, 2013

A purple holiday.

Remembering those not with us 
this holiday season.  



Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Lustgarten's Pancreatic Cancer Walk Committee in Denver.

May you holidays be joyful and bright.


Saturday, December 21, 2013

Looking for support?

Did you know that there are hundreds of MEET UP groups in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs providing support and community as you fight your battle with cancer?  Check these out today ...

Friday, December 20, 2013

Pancreatic Cancer News Alert

ISPA Staff Join Industry to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer ... BedTimes Magazine
Magowitz2 ISPA President Ryan Trainer and BedTimes Editor in Chief Jane Kitchen joined nearly 400 bedding industry participants at the 11th annual Seena ...
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Ray Price back in hospital with cancer complications Hollywood.com
Country star Ray Price's family is preparing for a bleak Christmas as the singer/songwriter battles the final stages of pancreatic cancer in a Texas hospital.
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Corrie actress backs cancer fight Yahoo TV UK
She said: "It's been really exciting to be shown what's happening at the cutting edge of research into pancreatic cancer and fantastic to see that this research is ...
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Top Liver Cancer Surgeon in NYC Announces Internet & Phone ... SBWire (press release)
The NYC liver cancer surgeon & pancreatic cancer surgeon is a top rated specialist and has performed over 3500 cancer surgeries. He is now offering Internet ...
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Inspiring teacher passes away USA TODAY
A teacher in Troy Missouri who inspired #TheMixMovement from battling with pancreatic cancer for a year has passed away. Loading… Post to Facebook.
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Ohr presents PhaseII Data on OHR/AVR118 in AdvancedCancer ... RTT News
18 patients, 3 with stage III and 15 with stage IV cancers completed the treatment protocol. This included 5 patients with pancreatic cancer, 5 with lung cancer...
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Blogs 3 new results for pancreatic cancer
Ray Price Back in the Hospital; Fighting Pancreatic Cancer | GAC ... Wendy Spicher
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Approval of Abraxane for Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer | AAPS Blog AAPS Blog
Abimbola Farinde, Pharm.D., is a clinical pharmacist specialist with specializations in psychopharmacology and geriatrics. The Food and Drug Administration's ...
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Ray Price Re-Enters Hospital With Complications From Cancer Billy Dukes
Ray Price's battle with pancreatic cancer has sent the singer back into the hospital once again.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Information on pancreatic cancer

November Recognized As National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness ... Leominster Champion
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach ...
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Nuvilex's Preparations for Planned Late-Phase Clinical Trials Timely ... MarketWatch
The pancreatic cancer treatment under development by Nuvilex represents a ... to develop new treatments for pancreatic cancer since gemcitabine (Gemzar) ...
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Nipmuc students host fundraiser to fight pancreatic cancer Milford Daily News
Nipmuc Regional High School will play host on Friday to a volleyball tournament/lock-in event that seeks to raise funds to fight pancreatic cancer.
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Research and Markets: Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Global Clinical ... Fort Mills Times
Research and Markets: Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2013 Features Players such as Novartis AG and AstraZeneca PLC.
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Parker Properties in push to hit £1000 for pancreatic cancer research Cambridge News
Staff at St Ives firm Parker Properties were so overwhelmed by the response to a charity day for pancreatic cancer research that they want to take the total to ...
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Lancashire MP pledges support for more resources to tackle cancer Lancashire Evening Post
Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley, attended the launch of the report at a reception held by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pancreatic Cancer.
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Country music legend Ray Price leaving hospital for Mount Pleasant ... KLTV
Price was diagnosed in 2011 with pancreatic cancer, and despite aggressive treatment, the cancer has recently spread to his liver, intestines and now his lungs.
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Audnam musician hopes to storm the charts with his charity ... Stourbridge News
He hopes to enter the charts with his festive pop song, From Winter to Winter, and has vowed to give all profits to Pancreatic Cancer if he gets 1,000 likes on the ...
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Blogs 1 new result for pancreatic cancer
Sideline Cancer with Santa on the Diamond | Fighting Pancreatic ... Griffith Foundation
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

The latest news.

A simple test may catch early pancreatic cancer The Almagest
“We have mammograms to screen for breast cancer and colonoscopies for colon cancer but we have had nothing to help us screen for pancreatic cancer,” says ...
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Byetta Lawsuit News: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes Approval of ... NEWS.GNOM.ES
“Our Firm has heard from numerous individuals concerned about the association between Byetta and pancreatic cancer. The adoption of the Master and Short ...
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Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2013 PR Carbon (press release)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Illinois – United States – December 13, 2013 (PR Carbon):Reportstack has announced a new market report on Metastatic ...
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Dr. Oz Show Today December 13: Hidden Warning Signs For Cancer CMR
Dr. Oz has spent a lot of time talking about cancer in the past and today he is going over the hidden warning signs of pancreatic and ovarian cancer that may ...
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Country star Ray Price leaves hospital to spend 'final days' at home ... Winnipeg Free Press
TYLER, Texas - Entering what his wife calls his "final days," country music star Ray Price is ending all aggressive treatment for his pancreatic cancer and left an ...
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Recent Studies Have Discovered Biomarker Suitability in Pancreatic ... Health and Beauty News (blog)
This study which was published in PLOS ONE also reported that use of a biotherapy that contains Lysosome and phopholipid can also kill pancreatic cancer ...
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Byetta Lawsuit News: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes Approval of ... PR Newswire (press release)
"Our Firm has heard from numerous individuals concerned about the association between Byetta and pancreatic cancer. The adoption of the Master and Short ...
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Leading NASA climate scientist dies at 66 Press Herald
The cause was pancreatic cancer, said his wife, Sandra Hou. Since 2005, Hou had led a scientific team of more than 80 investigators from 14 countries working ...
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A Grandmother's Legacy The Ledger
Claretha Randall, 80, died of pancreatic cancer in early November. For years, she had talked with Allen about his life choices, which included drug abuse.
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John 'Jack' R. Wittwer, 80 Marion Today.org
John "Jack" R. Wittwer, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully on December 6, 2013, from pancreatic cancer at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha ...
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