April 10, 2012: Short Walks May Ease Fatigue in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Patients were told not to push themselves, but to do what they could comfortably

February 24, 2012: Why Cancer Symptoms May Elude M.D.
Young age, vague complaints, language barriers may delay diagnosis, study says

February 15, 2012: New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment
Semuloparin reduced risk by 64 percent during chemotherapy, study found

January 31, 2012: Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women

January 18, 2012: Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Pancreatic Cancers Early
Another study suggests a similar test for those at risk for esophageal tumors

December 29, 2011: Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer
Research may lead to a screening option for those who might be at hereditary risk

November 15, 2011: Alcoholics More Likely to Die of Cancer: Study
Alcohol itself and poor lifestyle choices both increase risks, researchers say

October 13, 2011: Oral Bacteria Might Signal Early Pancreatic Cancer
Simple 'spit' test might someday help screen for disease, small study suggests

October 06, 2011: Pancreatic Cancer: A Stubborn Foe
Because the organ is located deep inside the abdomen, disease symptoms can be tough to detect

October 06, 2011: Steve Jobs, Visionary Leader of Apple Inc., Dies at 56
Prognosis for his rare form of pancreatic cancer was poor

September 22, 2011: Popular Diabetes Drugs May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
But more studies are needed to see if this preliminary finding is accurate, researchers say

September 20, 2011: The War on Cancer Continues
Report finds progress has been made fighting some, but not all, malignancies

August 25, 2011: Steve Jobs Faces Uphill Battle Against Cancer: Experts
Prognosis for rare neuroendocrine disease is poor, doctors say

July 12, 2011: More U.S. Men Die From Cancer Than Women: Study
But disparity mirrors differences in incidence, not ability to fight disease, researchers say

May 23, 2011: Sutent Approved for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
For inoperable or spreading tumors

May 11, 2011: Chemo Combo May Help Stave Off Pancreatic Cancer Death
Four-drug regimen doubled survival time, but carried higher toxicity than standard regimen

May 06, 2011: Afinitor Approved for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Extended survival in clinical studies

April 04, 2011: Monthly Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
But the study does not prove if the association is due to the drug or other factors, expert says

March 24, 2011: Novel Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Under Study
Experimental therapy destroys tumor 'scaffolding,' researchers say

March 14, 2011: Heavy Drinking Might Raise Risk of Death From Pancreatic Cancer
Large study found 36% increased chance of succumbing to disease among hard liquor drinkers

February 09, 2011: 2 Experimental Drugs Show Promise for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Survival with neuroendocrine tumors rose from 5 to 11 months, studies found

October 27, 2010: Pancreatic Cancer Surprisingly Slow to Arise: Study
Researchers see 'window of opportunity' to raise survival rate

September 07, 2010: Pancreatic Chemo Comparison Finds No Survival Boost
Search for more successful treatments for the deadly cancer continues, expert says

August 02, 2010: Vaccine Shows Some Promise Against Advanced Cancers
But only a minority of patients benefited and more work may need to be done, experts say

July 07, 2010: U.S. Cancer Death Rate Keeps Falling: Report
American Cancer Society statistics suggest earlier detection, better treatment paying off

June 18, 2010: Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
Researchers did find those with high levels more likely to develop pancreatic cancer

June 16, 2010: Scientists Tease Out Links Between Diabetes, Cancer
Does the blood sugar disease help cause malignancy, or just share common risk factors?

April 13, 2010: Pancreaze Approved for Lack of Pancreatic Enzymes
200,000 in U.S. need such products

March 25, 2010: Chemo Plus Synthetic Drug Shrunk Pancreatic Tumors
Research with mice might one day yield new therapies, study says

March 12, 2010: Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Extract slows growth in lab cultures, researchers say

February 26, 2010: New Treatment Eyed for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
Drug already approved for arthritis looks promising in lab tests, researchers say

February 08, 2010: Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say

January 25, 2010: Discovery Links Genes to Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers must still determine how to use the data to reduce risk

January 21, 2010: New Test Catches Most Pancreatic Cancers Early
Discovery could improve survival rates, researchers say

January 12, 2010: With Pancreatic Cancer, Age Factors Into Familial Risk
Having relative diagnosed before 50 adds to likelihood of diagnosis, study finds

December 08, 2009: U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop
Report says lifestyle changes, better screening and treatment explain decrease

November 17, 2009: Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%

October 27, 2009: Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.

October 14, 2009: Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests

September 25, 2009: New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
By inhibiting key enzyme, researchers shrank tumors, prolonged survival in mice

September 08, 2009: Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer's Aggressiveness
They hope molecular signature shows when disease will respond to cancer drug

September 02, 2009: Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find

September 01, 2009: Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
Researchers hope to detect the disease while it is still treatable

August 26, 2009: Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers
Findings may help explain why many patients respond poorly to chemo and radiation

August 18, 2009: Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer
'Prion' could become diagnostic tool, researcher says

August 03, 2009: Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
New findings are consistent with previous research

August 03, 2009: Metformin May Lower Diabetics' Odds for Pancreatic Cancer
But another study finding suggests insulin treatment could boost the risk

June 26, 2009: Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
Added risk is tied to red meat and dairy products, study finds

June 23, 2009: Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Study points to yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight

June 03, 2009: New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner
Researchers devise method for early confirmation of bile duct, pancreatic cancers