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Metabolite-Based Test May Detect Early Pancreatic Cancer


Apr 1, 2013
A test that measures four serum metabolites can accurately distinguish patients with pancreatic cancer from healthy people and patients with pancreatitis, according to a study published online March 29 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Long-Term Type 2 Diabetes Ups Pancreatic Cancer Mortality


Aug 16, 2012
Among patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, those with pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus for longer than five years have an increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Cancer.

Selenium, Vitamins C, E May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk


Jul 27, 2012
Higher intakes of the antioxidants selenium and vitamins C and E reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by two-thirds, according to a study published online July 23 in Gut.

Induction Chemo Beneficial in Locally Advanced Pancreatic CA


Jul 18, 2012
For most patients with locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma (LAPC), induction with a combination of gemcitabine and oxaliplatin (GEMOX) followed by chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is feasible, resulting in clinical benefit, a chance of resectability, and improved survival, according to a study published online July 6 in Cancer.

Chemo Combo Promising for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors


Jul 17, 2012
The combination of temozolomide and bevacizumab seems to benefit patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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