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Health - October 27, 2009
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
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Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Health - October 14, 2009
It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests
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New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Health - September 25, 2009
By inhibiting key enzyme, researchers shrank tumors, prolonged survival in mice
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Health Buzz: Germs Could Flourish in Your Shower and Other Health News
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Health - September 15, 2009
What to know about pancreatic cancer; survey of doctors finds support for public option.
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Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer's Aggressiveness
Health - September 8, 2009
They hope molecular signature shows when disease will respond to cancer drug
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Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
Health - September 2, 2009
Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find
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Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
Health - September 1, 2009
Researchers hope to detect the disease while it is still treatable
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Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers
Health - August 26, 2009
Findings may help explain why many patients respond poorly to chemo and radiation
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Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer
Health - August 18, 2009
'Prion' could become diagnostic tool, researcher says
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Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Health - August 3, 2009
New findings are consistent with previous research
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Metformin May Lower Diabetics' Odds for Pancreatic Cancer
Health - August 2, 2009
But another study finding suggests insulin treatment could boost the risk
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Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Health - June 23, 2009
Study points to yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight
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New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner
Health - June 3, 2009
Researchers devise method for early confirmation of bile duct, pancreatic cancers
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Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
Health - June 2, 2009
One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say
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Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer
Health - May 30, 2009
'Disappointing' results may yet be reversed with longer-term study, researchers say
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Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill
Health - May 22, 2009
Health concerns raised by barbecued meats spur new ideas for the summer cookout
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A New Way to Get Chemo to Pancreatic Tumors
Health - May 21, 2009
Technique that doubles life span in mice may hold hope for people
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3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo
Health - May 11, 2009
Study finds adding casopitant mesylate to regimen cuts side effects
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Charring Meat May Boost Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Health - April 21, 2009
Increases production of carcinogens thought to invite disease, study finds
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Science Makes Inroads Against Prostate, Other Cancers
Health - April 19, 2009
In studies, an immune boost fights prostate tumors, and better drugs outwit brain, pancreatic malignancies
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Research Takes Aim at Pancreatic Cancer
Health - April 18, 2009
Discovery and testing in mice may lead to better detection and treatment
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New Drug Being Tested for Pancreatic Cancer
Health - April 15, 2009
Lab findings show potential for use alone or in combination, scientist says
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Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk
Health - April 8, 2009
Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note
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Obesity Tied to Poor Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Health - March 18, 2009
Study finds risk of disease recurrence, death nearly twice that of normal-weight patients
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Pancreatic Drug Trial Halted on Promising Results
Health - March 12, 2009
Sutent showed greater survival rates, Pfizer says
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