Pancreatic Cancer

Health 6 days ago

4 troubling cancer trends you must know about in 2025

The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed some findings that are worrying oncologists. Experts discuss what stood out to them.

Health March 15

Deadly cancer type linked to obesity and high stress levels

Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA study found. Doctors share how to reduce the risk.

Health February 20

Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial

A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.

Health January 16

Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report

Cancer diagnoses are expected to exceed two million in 2025, with approximately 618,120 deaths predicted, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report.

Cancer December 4

Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.

POLITICS July 20

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after battle with pancreatic cancer

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died at the age of 74 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her husband and two children.

POLITICS June 3

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and asked her constituents to keep her in their prayers as she undergoes treatment.

HEALTH March 23, 2024

Newly approved cancer drug targets aggressive form of ‘deadly disease’

A new drug regimen for certain types of pancreatic cancer recently got approval from the FDA — the first new medication in nearly a decade. Physicians weigh in on what it means.

LIFESTYLE March 6, 2024

On this day in history, March 6, 2019, Alex Trebek shares cancer diagnosis with the world

Longtime TV game show host Alex Trebek — who had been hosting "Jeopardy!" since 1984 — announced on this day in history, March 6, 2019, that he was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Faith August 16, 2023

Thousands attend memorial service for Timothy Keller, beloved Christian pastor: He was 'full of Jesus'

Dr. Timothy Keller, the pastor and best-selling writer who died in May, was memorialized and honored by thousands of faithful friends and family Tuesday in Manhattan.