News tagged with pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Researchers find biomarkers in saliva for detection of early-stage pancreatic cancer
Physicians and scientists agree: If we cannot entirely prevent cancer, the next best thing is to find it earlier to augment the chances of a successful fight.
Feb 16, 2010 |
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Circulating Mesothelin Serves as a Marker of Pancreatic Cancer
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have expanded on previous studies, and there may be a new weapon in the arsenal for immune-based strategies in treating pancreatic cancer - mesothelin protein. Findings also showed that circulating ...
Oct 22, 2009 |
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Smoking increases potential for metastatic pancreatic cancer
Smoking has once again been implicated in the development of advanced cancer. Exposure to nicotine by way of cigarette smoking may increase the likelihood that pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma will become metastatic, according ...
Jul 27, 2009 |
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Obesity associated with worse outcomes after pancreatic cancer surgery
Obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 35 appear more likely to have cancer that has spread to their lymph nodes, lower rates of survival and higher rates of recurrence following surgery for pancreatic cancer, ...
Mar 16, 2009 |
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