Identifying inherited gene mutations in pancreatic cancer can lead to targeted therapies, better survival
A new Mayo Clinic study finds 1 in 6 people with pancreatic cancer harbor inherited genetic mutations. Identifying hereditary gene mutations in pancreatic cancer can help determine individualized treatments and potentially prolong survival, according to new Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine research. In the study, which was published in Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology, nearly 1 in 6 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer were found to have an inherited cancer-related gene mutation that likely predisposed… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 24, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Discomfort in 48-year-old’s lower legs turned out to be 'metastasising' pancreatic cancer
The case raises awareness of the unusual prevalence of clotting events in pancreatic cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Adults Lack Knowledge About Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network survey revealed knowledge gaps exist across ages, genders (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 23, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Institutional, Source Type: news
Adults Lack Knowledge About Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 -- Most adults (83 percent) are unaware of the signs or symptoms of pancreatic cancer, according to the results of a survey released by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).
PanCAN sponsored the survey to assess... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 22, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Don't Know the Signs of Pancreatic Cancer? You're Not Alone
SATURDAY, Nov. 19, 2022 -- While pancreatic cancer is particularly deadly because there is no early detection test and only limited treatments, there are symptoms that can signal the disease, a leading pancreatic cancer nonprofit... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 19, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
5 things to know about pancreatic cancer
"It's not a particularly common cancer," says Mark Truty, M.D., a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. "The lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer for any given patient without any predisposing risk is only 1 to 3%." According to the National Cancer Institute, pancreatic cancer accounts for 3.2% of all new cancer cases, but it causes nearly 8% of all cancer deaths. And the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just 10.8%. Here are five things everyone should… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 18, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Novel Gene-Targeted Therapies for Pancreatobiliary Cancers Novel Gene-Targeted Therapies for Pancreatobiliary Cancers
Advances in our understanding of genomic alterations in pancreatic and biliary tract cancer have led to the identification of potential new therapeutic targets.Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
How Bladder Cancer Differs in Women and Younger Adults
Bladder cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer in the U.S. About 1 in 40 Americans born today will develop this cancer at some point in their lifetime, and a majority of these people will be males over the age of 60. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in American men, representing more than 6% of all cancers in males.
But while men are three to four times more likely than women to develop bladder cancer, the disease tends to be deadlier in females. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with larger bladder tumors. Why? These are questions that medical researchers have puzzled over for...
Source: TIME: Health - November 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Cancer healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Man, told he has 'inoperable' pancreatic cancer after putting symptoms 'down to his age'
James' story is a stark reminder that any changes, however seemingly benign, should be checked out. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Investigation reveals how stressed radiologist missed cancer
Full details have emerged in a report issued on November 7 about how an overworke...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Misinterpreted CT scans leading cause of malpractice (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 14, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Asthenia is the 'most common symptom' of pancreatic cancer that appears in 86% of cases
No one disputes the need to detect pancreatic cancer as early as possible and knowing what signs to look for could be the first step. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'My world collapsed': Man, 61, told he has pancreatic cancer after wife spots eye change
Days after his wife noticed the change in his eyes, a CT scan revealed Trevor had a mass in the head of his pancreas. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Woman, 22, suffered 'reflux-type symptoms' that turned out to be pancreatic cancer
Highly deadly and often missed, pancreatic cancer owes this reputation to its vague abdominal symptoms, according to a case report. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain and other issues, her doctor suspects she might have pancreatic cancer. How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed and what are the symptoms to watch for? ANSWER: I am so sorry to hear about your mother ’s recent issues. It can be a scary time for everyone when there is uncertainty related to a cancer diagnosis, let alone general health issues. Although it is not… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 10, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Pruritus is a sign of pancreatic cancer that affects skin - caused by excess bile salts
People with pancreatic cancer could experience pruritus, or itchy skin, according to Pancreatic Cancer Action. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
