Pancreatic cancer, one of the most formidable, could soon see its treatment transformed. Researchers have identified an enzyme, Mical2, which plays a central role in the progression of this disease.

An experimental blood test for pancreatic cancer is being evaluated by a commercial laboratory, an important milestone toward making the test available for patients. An experimental blood test for ...

What is a 5-year relative survival rate? Where do these numbers come from? 5-year relative survival rates for pancreatic cancer Understanding the numbers Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates ...

Background Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have higher pancreatic cancer (PC) risk. While aspirin has chemopreventive effects on digestive cancers, its effect on PC among patients with ...

An enzyme called MICAL2 promotes tumor growth and metastasis in the most common form of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. Pancreatic cancer kills 50,000 people each year, according to ...

UC San Diego’s latest study reveals MICAL2 as a critical factor in pancreatic cancer progression, offering new avenues for treatment through targeted therapies that could inhibit this enzyme and slow ...

Doctors don’t know what causes pancreatic cancer, but some things can increase your risk of developing it (risk factors). About 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year.

The pancreas is a large gland in the abdomen. It secretes pancreatic juices into the small intestine to digest food, and secretes insulin into the bloodstream to regulate glucose levels.

Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow and divide out of control and form a tumor. The pancreas is a gland located deep in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. It ...

The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It is in the upper part of the tummy (abdomen), behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It is level with where your ribs meet at the front of your ...

Every pancreatic cancer patient’s case is unique, and it’s not possible to predict each person’s outcome. However, population-wide studies are done to estimate the likelihood that a person diagnosed ...