Pancreatic cancer

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Why consistent and funded cancer policies are key to improving cancer survival

Research from the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership has found a link between cancer policy consistency over time and survival for six cancer types Research from the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership has found a link between cancer policy consistency over time and survival for six cancer types

1 November 2022

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‘Never done before’ AI study could improve early detection of pancreatic cancer

Around 8 in 10 pancreatic cancer cases are currently diagnosed late in England and Wales. Around 8 in 10 pancreatic cancer cases are currently diagnosed late in England and Wales.

7 May 2021

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Scientists develop new precision medicine approach for pancreatic cancer

Scientists from the University of Glasgow are developing new ways to predict who will respond to drugs targeting damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer.  Scientists from the University of Glasgow are developing new ways to predict who will respond to drugs targeting damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer. 

12 October 2020

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Cancer Research UK and AstraZeneca’s new antibody maturation technique yields high-affinity Arginase 2 antibody

Researchers in Cambridge have pioneered the development of an innovative affinity maturation technique to generate high-affinity antibody against Arginase 2. Researchers in Cambridge have pioneered the development of an innovative affinity maturation technique to generate high-affinity antibody against Arginase 2.

3 September 2020

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Pancreatic cancer cells use the same energy as sprinters’ muscles to spread

Our scientists are using hydrogels to understand more about how pancreatic cancer cells spread. Our scientists are using hydrogels to understand more about how pancreatic cancer cells spread.

26 March 2020

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Cardiff scientist awarded £373k to find new ways to diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier

Dr Catherine Hogan has been funded by Cancer Research UK’s Early Detection Committee to understand pancreatic cancer cells and develop new diagnostic tools. Dr Catherine Hogan has been funded by Cancer Research UK’s Early Detection Committee to understand pancreatic cancer cells and develop new diagnostic tools.

6 November 2019

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Makeup of bacteria in pancreatic tumours linked to survival

US researchers have found a link between the makeup of bacteria in the tumours of people with pancreatic cancer and how long they live. US researchers have found a link between the makeup of bacteria in the tumours of people with pancreatic cancer and how long they live.

9 August 2019

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Targeted drug trial points to potential ‘new age’ for pancreatic cancer treatment

A drug that’s designed to target weaknesses inside cancer cells can hold some advanced pancreatic cancers at bay for a short time after chemotherapy. A drug that’s designed to target weaknesses inside cancer cells can hold some advanced pancreatic cancers at bay for a short time after chemotherapy.

2 June 2019

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Cancer Research UK to test targeted drug in pancreatic cancer

A dual kinase inhibitor is entering a clinical trial for advanced pancreatic cancer in combination with gemcitabine. A dual kinase inhibitor is entering a clinical trial for advanced pancreatic cancer in combination with gemcitabine.

17 May 2019

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Pancreatic cancers ‘talk’ to neighbouring cells in mice, pointing to potential new drug targets

Scientists have found a new way in which cells that surround pancreatic cancers in mice can help the tumours grow. Scientists have found a new way in which cells that surround pancreatic cancers in mice can help the tumours grow.

23 April 2019

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Clinical trial launches to develop breath test for multiple cancers

Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a breath test, analysing molecules that could indicate the presence of cancer at an early stage. Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a breath test, analysing molecules that could indicate the presence of cancer at an early stage.

2 January 2019