Novel Agents Fill the Pipeline for Pancreatic Cancer
From chemotherapeutic agents to novel biologicals, there are promising treatment options on the horizon.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Algenpantucel-L Immunotherapy + Standard Therapy Shows Promise in Pancreatic Cancer
Adding algenpantucel-L immunotherapy to standard adjuvant treatment may improve survival in patients undergoing R0/R1 resection for pancreatic cancer.
New Biomarker Found for Pancreatic Ductal Carcinoma
The pancreatic protein, PEAK1, is a novel biomarker and new therapeutic target in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Non-Invasive Imaging Tool Detects Rare Pancreatic Tumors
In vivo imaging is a non-invasive diagnostic approach to successfully localize small insulinomas.
Researchers Find Pancreatic Cancer Classifications Prognostic
Classifications for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are prognostic for recurrence-free survival and can be adopted in clinical practice.
Frequent, Older Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Cancer
Increased risk seen with frequent bitewings in old machines and panorex films in young children.
Pancreatic Lesions More Effectively Detected with Ultrasound, MRI
Researchers aimed to develop screening methods to detect curable, noninvasive pancreatic neoplasms.
Metformin Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival in Patients with Diabetes
Metformin use was associated with improved outcome of patients with diabetes and pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research online.
Percutaneous Irreversible Electroporation Ablates Pancreatic Tumors
Percutaneous irreversible electroporation (IRE) is feasible and safe in patients with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma, with 2 of 8 patients with unresectable disease achieving a margin-negative resection.
Drug Ups Effect of Gemcitabine in Pancreatic Cancer
The efficacy of gemcitabine in treating pancreatic cancer can be greatly improved by a second drug that increases gemcitabine levels by preventing its breakdown, according to a study published online February 28 in Cancer Discovery.
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