Test to diagnose cancer-causing syndrome
The NHS has begun rolling out a genetic test for Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that increases the risk of certain cancers, including bowel, ovarian and pancreatic. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 11, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Could Gut Microbes Affect Pancreatic Cancer Survival?
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 -- Bacteria in the gut microbiome may be the key to why some patients survive pancreatic cancer long-term, despite its notoriously low survival rate.
Only about 9% of pancreatic cancer patients survive past five... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
‘Horrible smell’ could help doctors diagnose pancreatic cancer at an early stage
If the smell persists for longer than two weeks, it may be wise to visit your GP. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough: Discovery Suggests Possible Way To Treat Deadly Disease — And A Drug Already Exists To Do It
The breakthrough, which targets the unique metabolic pathway used by cancer cells, could starve tumors while leaving the rest of the body unharmed. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Robert Hart, Forbes Staff Tags: Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Science /science Breaking breaking-news Source Type: news
6 ways to foster a 'no blame' safety reporting culture in radiology
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More than a third of pancreatic cancers may be missed on CT, MRI (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
New approach could identify pancreatic cancer before it develops and spreads, study shares
The biomarker-based approach could spot pancreatic cancer before it forms and consequently intervene to help reduce your risk of the daunting condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Four tell-tale signs of steatorrhea that could signal pancreatic cancer - 'See your GP'
Despite its reluctance to show early warning signs, pancreatic cancer can trigger changes in your stool. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
£10 breath test for pancreatic cancer may save thousands as experts call it 'biggest breakthrough'
The test, done on a breathalyser-type device (pictured) in a GP surgery, was developed by Imperial College London researchers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ottawa offers small Canadian mining companies some relief in new round of critical minerals funding
The Canadian federal government is doling out $344-million as part of its long-term multibillion-dollar spending plan on critical minerals, including a small amount for embattled smaller mining companies who are struggling to raise capital after the crackdown on China. The funding announcement,…#pdac #jonathanwilkinson #ottawa #globeandmail #e3lithium #fpxnickelcorporation #searchminerals #geomegaresources #innovationprogram #ringoffire (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gene and cell therapies to combat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is an incurable form of cancer, and gene therapies are currently in clinical testing to treat this deadly disease. A comprehensive review of the gene and cell biotherapies in development to combat pancreatic cancer is published in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - March 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
At PDAC, natural resources minister says Canada working to ease permitting process for mining companies
Canada is working to ease the permitting process for mining companies so that it does not take several years, the natural resources minister told a conference on Monday. Canada could consider tax reform offering incentives for investment in clean energy – similar to what the United States has done…#jonathanwilkinson #pdac #wilkinson #justintrudeaus #champagne (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Champagne rebuffs criticism his anti-China stance will hurt miners, calling himself a'hawk' on security
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that his sudden decision to block Chinese investments in three Canadian lithium companies last year was “well-received” by Canada’s partners and allies, as he tried to allay concerns by some miners that the move has had the unintended consequence…#champagne #pdac #robertfriedland #ivanhoeminesltd #markbristow #barrickgoldcorp #calgary #lithiumchileinc #ottawa #tmxgroupinc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Oncolytics Biotech ® Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
Pancreatic cancer program advancing towards registration path supported by phase 1/2 GOBLET data showing a confirmed complete response and 69% objective response rate in advanced/metastatic patients. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The pancreatic cancer symptom that could be mistaken for the effects of a large meal
Symptoms of the disease can be "hard to spot", and often mistaken for other issues, the NHS warns. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ontario to expand cancer coverage for firefighters
Firefighters across Ontario who have been affected by thyroid cancer and pancreatic cancer will soon be able to claim compensation for their illnesses as part of changes to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage introduced by the province this week. On Friday, Ontario’s labour department…#ontario #britishcolumbia #manitoba #novascotia #newfoundland #labrador #yukon #wsib #ford #greghorton (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
