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NHS Choices on bowel cancer risk, pancreatic cancer growth, and a golden bullet for breast cancer by Cancer Research UK Patient Expert

Posted Wed 03 Nov 2010 12:00am investigates new research suggesting that pancreatic cancer may “ lurk in the body for many years before patients fall ill ” – which we covered on our news feed . Pancreatic cancer... research, originally published in the journal Nature by scientists in the US and Edinburgh, shows that pancreatic cancer may start growing 18 years before it spreads to other parts Read on »

Podcast: ‘Cinderella’ radiotherapy, pancreatic cancer trial results, and Gaby Roslin talks bowel cancer by Cancer Research UK Patient Expert

Posted Tue 12 Oct 2010 12:00am results from a clinical trial in pancreatic cancer, providing an extra life-line for patients. Finally, we catch up with TV presenter Gaby Roslin at the recent Bobby Moore Fund... Click on the image to listen to the latest podcast In this month’s podcast, we take a look at radiotherapy – the ‘Cinderella’ of cancer treatments – and ask what Read on »

Is There a Natural Pancreatic Cancer Treatment by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Mon 02 Aug 2010 5:51pm If you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, your doctor will present you with a few different treatment options. The truth of the matter is that you must try at least one treatment option that is available, or death from pancreatic... Read on »

Diabetes an early indicator of pancreatic cancer by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:07pm Up to two years before a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, 40 percent of patients are diagnosed with diabetes. Mayo Clinic researchers feel this is an important indicator to study , as pancreatic cancer does not show obvious symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. At this time, researchers believe Read on »

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas? by jeanneg99 Posted Tue 02 Mar 2010 1:06pm Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas? This article from Web MD - yet another reason not to drink that stuff. You don't need it. Really! Read on »

Patrick Swayze & Pancreatic Cancer: Prevention Tips by Melissa G. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 13 Sep 2008 11:47pm

1 Comment In light of Patrick Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer, I wanted to investigate this form of cancer and respond to potential ways of preventing and easing this from a natural perspective. Pancreatic Cancer is one of the more severe forms of cancer. Being the organ that helps metabolizes carbs and secretes enzymes that aid in digestion Read on »

Scientists deliver toxic genes to effectively kill pancreatic cancer cells by Rudy S. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 24 Sep 2008 2:38pm Link: Scientists deliver toxic genes to effectively kill pancreatic cancer cells. Promising cancer research Read on »

Drugs for Pancreatic Cancer by Medical Team Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Pancreatic Cancer : Capecitabine Ellagic acid Gemcitabine Gemzar Insulin Pain medications Tarceva These are just some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat Pancreatic Cancer .If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news Read on »

Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer by Better Health Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Pancreatic Cancer : Acupressure Acupuncture Anti-itching treatments Bile duct bypass... therapy Stent Surgical nerve block Total pancreatectomy Whipple procedure These are just some of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Pancreatic Cancer Read on »

Obesity in Early Adulthood Linked to Pancreatic Cancer by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 26 Jun 2009 4:48pm cancer. The study involved 841 pancreatic cancer patients and 752 cancer-free people, with participants asked to recall their height and weight at ages 14 to 19 and in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Data found individuals who were overweight at 14 to 19 and in their 30s had a 60% higher risk of pancreatic cancer, but risk seemed to level off Read on »