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Experimental Therapy May Be New Tool Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2022
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In what could turn out to be a potential breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, a new report suggests a key component of a patient's immune system can be rewired to assassinate tumo...
Gallstones Can Warn of Pancreatic Cancer Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2022
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A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer may feel like a death sentence because this fast-moving disease is often discovered at a later stage, when it's harder to treat.
Now, a new study offers hope for earlier diagnosis, finding an association between recent
Black Patients Less Likely to Get Into Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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Black Americans are far less likely to be included in clinical trials of pancreatic cancer drugs than white Americans, and eligibility criteria are a significant factor in that gap, according to a new study.
"The standard of care in cancer treatment is informed by studie...
Could a Stool Test Help Spot Pancreatic Cancer?
- March 9, 2022
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The key to detecting pancreatic cancer early enough to save lives might be found in patients' poop, a new study suggests.
A couple of dozen types of microbes found in stool samples are closely linked to pancreatic cancer, and potentially predict whether a person is at hi...
Cancer Patients May Be at Higher Odds for Rare Neurological Disorder
- March 3, 2022
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People with cancer may be at increased risk for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, new research has found.
"Previous studies have suggested there may be a link between cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome, but just how often people develop
Could Common Blood Pressure Meds Help Curb Pancreatic Cancer?
- February 24, 2022
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Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat and beat, but new research suggests that commonly prescribed high blood pressure drugs may boost survival in patients.
Progress on Lung Cancer Drives Overall Decline in U.S. Cancer Deaths
- Robert Preidt
- January 12, 2022
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A new report offers hope on the lung cancer front: Patients are being diagnosed at an earlier stage in their disease and living longer due to better access to care, higher screening rates and improved treatments.
And that is driving overall cancer rates down, researchers...
Are You at Risk for Pancreatic Cysts?
- November 13, 2021
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Pancreatic cysts can progress into cancer over time, an expert says, so it's important to identify and monitor patients with these growths.
Located between the stomach and the spine, the pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food and secretes hormones -- such as ins...
Two New Symptoms That Could Point to Pancreatic Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- November 10, 2021
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Researchers have identified two previously unrecognized symptoms of pancreatic cancer -- a discovery that might help with earlier detection and improve extremely low survival numbers, they say.
"When pancreatic cancer is diagnosed earlier, patients have a higher chance o...
Why Are Cases of Pancreatic Cancer Rising in Young Women?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2021
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In his work with patients who have pancreatic cancer, Dr. Srinivas Gaddam was bothered by something that he was seeing.
"There are some patients that you can't stop thinking about because they've left a mark on you and you try your best to turn things around, but there's...
Cancer Care Costs U.S. $156 Billion Per Year; Drugs a Major Factor
- Robert Preidt
- October 13, 2021
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Private insurers paid out about $156.2 billion in 2018 for U.S. patients with the 15 most common cancers.
Medication was the largest expense and drugs for breast, lung, lymphoma and colon cancers accounted for the largest chunk of those costs, according to a Penn State C...
Anti-Nausea Drug May Boost Survival for Some Cancer Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2021
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Patients who undergo surgery for certain types of cancer may have better short-term survival if they receive a particular anti-nausea drug, a preliminary study suggests.
Among more than 74,000 patients who had cancer surgery, researchers found that those who received the...
Far Too Few People of Color in U.S. Pancreatic Cancer Trials
- Robert Preidt
- August 18, 2021
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Racial and ethnic minorities in the United States are severely underrepresented in clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments for pancreatic cancer, researchers say.
"There are a ton of obstacles to get these patients into clinical trials," said senior author Dr. Jo...
Could a DNA Blood Test Spot a Range of Hidden Cancers?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2021
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Could a new one-and-done blood test designed to detect as many as 50 different types of cancer become a diagnostic game changer?
Yes, say researchers, who report the method appears accurate and reliable at identifying and locating cancer, including some kinds for which t...
U.S. Seniors Are Getting Fewer Abdominal Surgeries
- Steven Reinberg
- May 12, 2021
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Older Americans, especially those 85 and older, are having fewer abdominal surgeries than in decades past, a new study finds.
The study examined data from 2002 to 2014, and was not able to tell the exact reasons for the trend. It might be that improvements in medical tr...
Obesity Raises Odds for Many Common Cancers
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2021
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Being obese or overweight can increase the odds of developing several types of cancers, new research from the United Kingdom reveals.
But shedding the excess pounds can lower the risk, researchers say.
Reducing obesity cuts the risk for endometrial cancer by 44% a...
The Future of Cancer for Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2021
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At first glance, it appears that little will change between now and 2040 when it comes to the types of cancers that people develop and that kill them, a new forecast shows.
Breast, melanoma, lung and colon cancers are expected to be the most common types of cancers in th...
Surgery Can Boost Outcomes After Chemo for People With Pancreatic Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2021
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Even in patients with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, surgery is typically worthwhile after chemotherapy, because it appears to extend patients' lives, a new study concludes.
In stage 2 cancer, the tumor has already grown large enough to be close to vessels that supply blood ...
Obesity Tied to Shorter Survival in Cancer Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2021
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Obesity may shorten the lives of patients with certain types of cancers, but not others, a new research review concludes.
The analysis, of more than 200 studies, found that across numerous cancers, obesity was linked to shorter survival. The list included breast, colon, ...
Family Tragedy Has Mindy Kaling Speaking Out on Pancreatic Cancer
- Cara Murez
- November 18, 2020
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When actor, writer and producer Mindy Kaling's mom was fighting pancreatic cancer, it was the biggest struggle the family had ever experienced.
Swati Chokalingam, a Boston-area obstetrician/gynecologist and Kaling's mom, died in 2012 after getting a stage 4 diagnosis eig...
Alex Trebek Dies at 80 From Pancreatic Cancer
- Ernie Mundell
- November 9, 2020
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Alex Trebek, beloved by millions as the calm, authoritative host of 'Jeopardy!' for a record-setting 37 years, died Sunday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Trebek's death at age 80 was confirmed by the show's producers, The New York Times sai...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk in People With Diabetes
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2020
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Weight-loss surgery significantly reduces the risk of pancreatic cancer in obese people with diabetes, a new study finds.
For the study, the researchers analyzed 20 years of data from 1.4 million people, including more than 10,000 who'd had weight-loss surgery. About...
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87
- E.J. Mundell
- September 19, 2020
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. The cause was complications from pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was 87.
First appointed to the court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, Ginsburg was the longest serving member of the lib...
Mother and Son Draw Hope, Healing From Shared Cancer Treatment
- Serena Gordon
- September 17, 2020
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Families bond over lots of shared experiences -- but one Leslie Seigel and her adult son, Josh, never expected to share was battling cancer.
Soon after Leslie finished chemotherapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer, however, Josh found himself waging his own ba...
Cancer Diagnoses Plunge as Americans Avoid Screening During Pandemic
- Alan Mozes
- August 4, 2020
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As COVID-19 continues to impact nearly all aspects of American health care, researchers warn that the United States has seen a troubling drop in cancer diagnoses since the pandemic began.
The drop is not being attributed to a downturn in cancer incidence, but rather ...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Says Cancer Has Returned, But Won't Hamper Her Work
- E.J. Mundell
- July 17, 2020
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg announced Friday that she is undergoing chemotherapy to help fight a recurrence of pancreatic cancer, CNN reported.
The cancer has arisen once more, this time in her liver, according to a report from the court. Cu...
'Jeopardy' Host Alex Trebek Tells Fans Cancer Treatments Are 'Paying Off'
- E.J. Mundell
- July 17, 2020
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FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Fans of "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek got a health update for the first time in months on Thursday when he told followers that his treatments for pancreatic cancer are "paying off."
"I'm doing well," the 79-year-old host said ...
Tough Decisions as COVID-19 Causes Cancer Surgery Delays
- Serena McNiff
- July 14, 2020
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Many cancer patients have faced delays to their health care during the coronavirus pandemic, but with what consequences?
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston analyzed 15 years of data to determine how long surgery for certain types of cancer ...
Blood Test Might Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
- Robert Preidt
- April 16, 2020
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Pancreatic cancer is known as a "silent killer" because it's often detected far too late. But there's hope a new blood test may be able to spot the most common type of pancreatic tumor in its early stages.
In a small study, the test also appeared to be able to accura...
Low-Dose Aspirin Might Lower Odds for Digestive Cancers
- Robert Preidt
- April 16, 2020
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Low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of several types of digestive tract cancers, according to a team of researchers in Europe.
For the new study, the researchers analyzed 113 studies investigating colon/rectal ("bowel"), head and neck, esophageal, stomach, liver, ga...
Blood Test Could Spot 50 Different Cancers
- Steven Reinberg
- March 31, 2020
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A simple blood test for dozens of cancers is in the works.
Researchers say their test can detect more than 50 kinds of cancer at early stages and pinpoint their location in the body.
"If these findings are validated, it will be feasible to consider how thi...
'I Wish I Had Known Sooner': Alex Trebek Issues PSA on Pancreatic Cancer
- E.J. Mundell
- October 31, 2019
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THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is turning his battle with pancreatic cancer into advocacy, partnering with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition to issue a public service announcement (PSA) aimed at heightening awareness of the killer...
Obesity May Be Upping Rates of Pancreatic Cancer Worldwide
- Robert Preidt
- October 23, 2019
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Rising rates of obesity and diabetes could be pushing up rates of pancreatic cancer across the globe, a new report suggests.
Global rates of colon cancer are also on the rise, although fewer cases are now proving deadly, researchers said.
Colon cancer rates...
Alex Trebek Says Chemo Is Making Hosting 'Jeopardy!' a Lot Tougher
- E.J. Mundell
- October 7, 2019
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MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek hinted in an interview that chemotherapy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer is taking a toll on his ability to host the popular game show.
The 79-year-old Trebek resumed chemotherapy last month after l...
Fungal Invasion May Drive Some Pancreatic Cancers
- E.J. Mundell
- October 4, 2019
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Fungi living in the gut can move into the pancreas, triggering changes to normal cells that can result in cancer, a new study suggests.
The finding could advance the prevention and treatment of pancreatic cancer, which is usually fatal because it's often detected too...
Drug Trio Improves Odds Against Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
- Dennis Thompson
- October 3, 2019
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A three-drug chemo cocktail appears to shrink tumors and improve survivorship among pancreatic cancer patients, a new, small study shows.
Tumors substantially shrank for just over 71% of patients treated with a three-drug regimen of nab-paclitaxel, gemcitabine an...
Alex Trebek Heading Back to Chemo After Cancer Numbers Go 'Sky High'
- E.J. Mundell
- September 17, 2019
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TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is heading back for another round of chemotherapy after losing a large amount of weight and having his numbers rise sharply, he told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday.
The news is a setba...
Alex Trebek Back Hosting 'Jeopardy!' After Completing Chemotherapy
- E.J. Mundell
- August 30, 2019
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Long-time "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has finished chemotherapy -- aimed at beating back pancreatic cancer -- and is returning to host the popular game show.
In video footage that showed Trebek taping a new "Jeopardy!" episode, he said, "I've gone through a lot of ...
Routine Screening for Pancreatic Cancer Not Warranted, Expert Panel Says
- Steven Reinberg
- August 6, 2019
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There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.
Looking over the accumulated data on the subject, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPS...
New Test Can Pinpoint Which Pancreatic Cysts Might Turn Cancerous
- Alan Mozes
- July 17, 2019
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To have surgery or not to have surgery? That is the big question for hundreds of thousands of Americans diagnosed each year with a pancreatic cyst.
The dilemma? While cysts are very common, most will not actually lead to cancer. But for doctors, determining which wil...
Millions of Life Years, Billions of Dollars Lost to Cancer Each Year
- Robert Preidt
- July 3, 2019
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More than 8.7 million years of life and about $94 billion in earnings were lost to cancer in the United States in 2015, researchers say.
Cancer is the nation's second-leading killer and is expected to cause nearly 607,000 deaths this year. These premature deaths and ...
A New Way to Fight a Previously 'Inoperable' Pancreatic Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- May 30, 2019
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A new treatment protocol for locally advanced pancreatic cancer can enable surgical removal of previously inoperable tumors and improve survival rates, according to a new study.
"Locally advanced" pancreatic cancer is confined to the pancreas, but the tumor still inv...
Alex Trebek Says His Pancreatic Cancer Is 'Near Remission'
- E.J. Mundell
- May 29, 2019
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Long-time "Jeopardy!" Host Alex Trebek may be winning his battle against pancreatic cancer, he and his doctors report.
Trebek, 78, is responding incredibly well to treatments and is in "near remission," his doctors said Wednesday.
"It's kind of mind-boggli...
Blood Test Could Spot Multiple Cancer Types, Researchers Say
- E.J. Mundell
- May 29, 2019
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A gene-based blood test can accurately detect breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, gastric or bile duct cancers in patients, researchers report.
The test uses artificial intelligence to identify and interpret "fragments" of DNA in the blood that indicate th...
Aggressive Approach to Pancreatic Cysts May Prevent Dreaded Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- May 22, 2019
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies, so a new study appears to offer some good news: Early removal of a certain type of precancerous pancreatic cyst may prevent the disease in some people.
These cysts -- called intraductal papillary mucinous neopla...
Treatment Advances Making Pancreatic Cancer a Less Deadly Disease
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2019
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Advances in chemotherapy and cancer monitoring can dramatically extend the lives of almost one-third of pancreatic cancer patients with tumors previously considered inoperable, researchers report.
It's good news for patients with a particularly deadly form of cancer...
Pancreatic Cancer Survival Odds Linked to Weight Before Age 50
- Serena Gordon
- April 1, 2019
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Need another reason to stay slim? People who are overweight have a greater risk of dying from pancreatic cancer, especially those who are carrying extra pounds before age 50, a new study suggests.
"No matter what the age, there was some increase in pancreatic cancer...
Genomics Could Improve Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- March 14, 2019
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It's one of the toughest cancers to beat. But new research suggests that identifying the genetics of pancreatic cancer in individual patients could boost survival for some.
The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients is less than 9 percent. One reason...
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Reveals He Has Pancreatic Cancer
- E.J. Mundell
- March 7, 2019
- Full Page
In a special announcement aired Wednesday on the "Jeopardy!" YouTube channel, long-time host Alex Trebek announced he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but intends to "fight" the disease.
Trebek, 78, said he was concerned about the media reporting his condition inaccura...
Obesity-Linked Cancers On the Rise Among Young Americans
- Steven Reinberg
- February 4, 2019
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As more young American adults struggle with extra weight, they are paying an even steeper price as the rates of obesity-related cancers rise in this age group.
Obesity has already been linked to rising rates of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and knee replacements. No...