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PANCREATIC CANCER NEWS

Ram Kapoor opens up about helping his father 'die', inoperable pancreatic cancer

July 31, 2026 5:15 pm

Early evaluation by a specialist is crucial, as prompt diagnosis provides the best chance of finding patients who could benefit from surgery or other effective treatments

When fat reaches the pancreas: Here's what happens next

July 21, 2026 2:00 pm

The newly recognised condition can silently increase the risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer—even in lean people

The cooking oil controversy: What new study on oleic acid and pancreatic cancer reveals

June 09, 2026 5:47 pm

A surprising finding about olive oil and avocado fat is making headlines, but experts urge caution over drawing conclusions

Hope for pancreatic cancer? Top oncologists explain how an experimental vaccine hunts down rogue cells

May 06, 2026 3:20 pm

Early trial data from Memorial Sloan Kettering suggests a personalised mRNA therapy can dramatically improve outcomes for some patients and extend lifespans.

'Has risen nearly 30%': Why doctors are seeing more pancreatic cancer in their 30s and 40s

February 07, 2026 2:03 pm

Epidemiological data over the last two decades show a steady rise in cases of pancreatic cancer among individuals under 50.

Why pancreatic cancer goes unnoticed: Here’s how you can control risk factors

November 22, 2024 8:06 am

Its early symptoms are subtle and easily mistaken for everyday ailments   

Vaccine for pancreatic cancer shows promise in a small trial. Will this be the breakthrough everybody is looking for?

May 14, 2023 3:50 am

This trial is significant because pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult solid tumour cancers to treat and the progress in treatments has been slow, says Dr Shailesh Shrikhande, who heads India's highest volume centre for pancreatic cancer surgery at Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital

Pancreatic, colorectal cancer up 10 per cent in 30 years: Study

October 23, 2019 2:35 pm

According to the researchers, the increase is related to a rise in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes.

Excess body weight may up pancreatic cancer risk

April 02, 2019 3:12 pm

Pancreatic cancer is relatively uncommon, accounting for just over three per cent of all new cancer cases. However, it is an extremely deadly type of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 8.5 per cent, researchers said.

Web search queries may help detect pancreatic cancer

June 14, 2016 11:40 am

In a study, patterns of search queries regarding symptoms were analysed to detect future diagnoses of pancreatic cancer.

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