New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Pancreatic Cancer: THIS common habit puts millions at risk; doctors call for screening as cases rise
Pancreatic cancer, which mostly creeps in silently, remains a significant global health challenge with increasing incidence and mortality…
Smoking May Drive Pancreatic Cancer Progression, Study Finds
A study from the University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center revealed a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why…
Genetic link found between drinking and pancreatic cancer
A new study has revealed insights into how inhibiting a cellular molecule could help thwart the onset of…
Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says
“A lot of people who don’t currently drink are people who used to drink heavily, or who have…
Blocking CREB may prevent alcohol-related pancreatic cancer
Despite increasing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer, little is known about the biological mechanisms behind the association.…
Genetic testing can guide safer chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening…
New software predicts cancer cell behavior to advance treatment
In the same vein as weather forecast models that predict developing storms, researchers now have developed a method…
New link found between cellular stress and aggressive pancreatic cancer
Precancerous cells must adapt to and overcome cellular stress and inflammation in order to progress and form malignant…