Tag: Cancer: Pancreatic
Blood Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible
Test screens for two biomarkers: thrombospondin-2 and CA19-9.
Blood Test for Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible
Test uses chip technology that analyzes circulating tumor-derived extracellular vesicles
Traveling to Academic Hospital May Be Best for Pancreatic Cancer
Academic medical centers that perform more tumor surgeries have better patient outcomes
ASCO Updates Recs on Potentially Curable Pancreatic Cancer
Regimen of gemcitabine, capecitabine preferred in absence of concerns for toxicity, tolerance
New or Worsening T2DM Could Indicate Pancreatic Cancer
Type 2 diabetes could be the first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer, researchers say
Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Pancreatic CA
Ever-regular use associated with lowered risk, with 8 percent decrease for each cumulative year of use
25(OH)D Levels Linked to Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Longer overall survival for patients with sufficient prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Novel Index Predicts Survival After Chemo in Pancreatic Cancer
Systemic inflammation response index can predict time to progression and overall survival
Readability of Online Info About Pancreatic Cancer Varies
Lowest accuracy scores for alternative tx websites; websites with higher accuracy more difficult to read
Additional Treatments Offer Little Benefit for Pancreatic Cancer
Neither extra chemotherapy drug nor add-on radiation aided longevity in French trial
