Thanks to a clinical trial, Allison Kuban's tumors have been reduced by nearly half.
A lack of cost-effective screenings that can reliably detect cancer for people without symptoms makes it difficult to diagnose.
A new study identifies a molecular starting point for the onset of pancreatic cancer, offering an early treatment target for a disease that is usually spotted too late.
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Compared to other cancers, pancreatic cancer is relatively rare. But it is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Learn why pancreatic cancer has long foiled effective treatments — and why this could soon change.
Pancreatic cancer and its treatment can cause a number of side effects. Palliative care can help ease the symptoms, allowing patients to continue treatment. Experts say it should begin at the time of diagnosis.
Find out why clinical trials are beneficial for pancreatic cancer patients, how they work, how you should discuss them with your doctor and more.
It’s important to know if you’re at risk for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to prevent the disease from occurring.
View some helpful tips for communicating with family and friends, and dealing with the emotional changes that the conflict of pancreatic cancer can bring.
Learn about the common symptoms of the world’s toughest cancer, such as weight loss, digestive problems, back pain and more.
Are you overwhelmed by your pancreatic cancer diagnosis? Patricia Gambino explains how a nurse navigator can help you through the treatment process.
A new study suggests that targeting the RET signaling pathway with metformin might offer a new way to stop the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer.
People with diabetes can face an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Two MSK specialists discuss the relationship between diabetes and cancer, put the risk in perspective, and discuss how to manage it.
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An oncologist, surgeon, and nurse advocate give their recommendations on the first step to take when you get a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.