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Prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin levels are associated with survival in pancreatic cancer

25(OH)D Levels Linked to Survival in Pancreatic Cancer

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Longer overall survival for patients with sufficient prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin D
or patients with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy

Novel Index Predicts Survival After Chemo in Pancreatic Cancer

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Systemic inflammation response index can predict time to progression and overall survival
The readability and accuracy of online information regarding pancreatic cancer varies

Readability of Online Info About Pancreatic Cancer Varies

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Lowest accuracy scores for alternative tx websites; websites with higher accuracy more difficult to read
Additional treatments for locally advanced pancreatic cancer don't appear to improve survival

Additional Treatments Offer Little Benefit for Pancreatic Cancer

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Neither extra chemotherapy drug nor add-on radiation aided longevity in French trial
There may be a link between certain oral bacteria and a heightened risk of pancreatic cancer

AACR: Study Ties Oral Bacteria to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Two strains of oral bacteria -- P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans -- linked to higher risk
Scientists who discovered that pancreatic cancer is at least four separate diseases say their findings could lead to improved treatments for the disease.

Researchers Say Pancreatic Cancer Is Four Separate Diseases

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Findings may lead to better therapies, team says

ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 21-23

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The ASCO 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 12th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 21 to...
The risk of pancreatic cancer is increased in recent starters of incretins

Incretin Use May Up Pancreatic CA Risk, but Only in Short Term

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With prolonged use, risk decreased to baseline levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Onivyde (irinotecan liposome injection) to be used in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin in advanced pancreatic cancer.

FDA Approves Onivyde for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

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To be used in combination with fluorouracil/leucovorin for advanced disease
Irreversible electroporation in pancreatic cancer cells may improve survival rates for some patients

Irreversible Electroporation Promising in Pancreatic Cancer

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Study found procedure improved survival for people with stage III disease