pancreatic cancer treatment

An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer

harminka — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:32:31 -0500

An herb recently found to kill pancreatic cancer cells also appears to inhibit development of pancreatic cancer as a result of its anti-inflammatory properties, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

Preventing pancreatic tumor growth in mice by inhibiting key protein

harminka — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:22:38 -0600

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a protein critical for the growth of pancreatic cancer. Blocking the expression of the protein slowed or prevented tumor growth in mice and made cultured cancer cells vulnerable to the conditions of low oxygen that occur in solid tumors.

Glitches in DNA repair genes predict prognosis in pancreatic cancer

harminka — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:26:04 -0600

Variations in mismatch repair genes can help predict treatment response and prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center presented today in advance of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

Familial, environmental and occupational links to pancreatic cancer

harminka — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:29:55 -0500

Charles J. Yeo, M.D., Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, announces the establishment of the new Jefferson Pancreas Tumor Registry (JPTR).

New options when an old enemy returns

harminka — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:27:08 -0500

In review study, researchers say CyberKnife is a safe treatment option for recurrent pancreatic cancer in some patients and can be delivered in only a week's time

Effective chemoradiotherapy method for pancreatic cancer

harminka — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:36:50 -0500

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in Japan. The prognosis is extremely poor because it is difficult to detect this disease in the early stage and also the postoperative incidence of recurrence is still high, and we have not had any effective treatment for inoperable patients.

OHSU discovery may lead to early cancer detection

harminka — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:24:44 -0500

OHSU pancreatic cancer expert Brett Sheppard, M.D., and colleagues in the OHSU Oregon Stem Cell Center, have developed antibodies that recognize pancreatic cancer; Sheppard is presenting these findings this week during Digestive Disease Week in San Diego

New research improves early detection and survival for pancreatic cancer

harminka — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:09:26 -0500

New research will be presented today at Digestive Disease Week® 2008 (DDW®) to showcase innovative methods to better understand the risk factors for and improve earlier detection of pancreatic cancer.

Blood pressure drugs halt pancreatic cancer cell growth

harminka — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:02:08 -0500

Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia are inching closer to understanding how common blood pressure medications might help prevent the spread of pancreatic cancer. They have found in the laboratory that one type of pressure-lowering drug called an angiotensin receptor blocker inhibits pancreatic cancer cell growth and causes cell death.

Mounting evidence shows red wine antioxidant kills cancer

harminka — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:20:30 -0500

Rochester researchers showed for the first time that a natural antioxidant found in grape skins and red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells by reaching to the cell's core energy source, or mitochondria, and crippling its function. The study is published in the March edition of the journal, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology.

Patrick Swayze NOT Dying In 5 Weeks Of Pancreatic Cancer

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:39:56 -0600

According to a report provided by CNS and published at AHN Media Patrick Swayze while receiving treatment from Pancreatic Cancer is responding well to the disease and is not dying in five weeks. Earlier reports are untrue about Swayze daying in 5 weeks.

New role for intestinal protein in blood clotting

harminka — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:17:06 -0600

An intestinal protein known as BSDL that helps the body breakdown and absorb cholesterol is also found circulating in our bloodstream, where its role has been an enigma. However, in a new study, Laurence Panicot-Dubois and his colleagues at the Université de la Méditerranée, France, have identified a role for blood-borne BSDL in blood clot formation.