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Pancreatic cancer

The pancreas is a gland that produces digestive juices and hormones like insulin. Around 10,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year, making it the 11th most common cancer in the UK.
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Cancer Research UK scientists have revealed that a 'detox' protein which mops up harmful 'reactive oxygen' in cells could also trigger pancreatic and lung cancer development, according to a study published in Nature, today. Cancer Research UK scientists have revealed that a 'detox' protein which mops up harmful 'reactive oxygen' in cells could also trigger pancreatic and lung cancer development, according to a study published in Nature, today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 6 July 2011

6 July 2011

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People should be warned that cancer is linked to obesity and alcohol, rather than urged to eat more fruit and vegetables to protect against the disease. People should be warned that cancer is linked to obesity and alcohol, rather than urged to eat more fruit and vegetables to protect against the disease.

by British Journal of Cancer | News | 1 December 2010

1 December 2010

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Cancer patients from deprived backgrounds are more likely to develop life-threatening health problems, research published today (Wednesday) in the British Journal of Cancer* shows. Cancer patients from deprived backgrounds are more likely to develop life-threatening health problems, research published today (Wednesday) in the British Journal of Cancer* shows.

by British Journal of Cancer | News | 24 November 2010

24 November 2010

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A major international trial has shown a commonly used chemotherapy drug is as effective at helping prevent pancreatic cancer returning after surgery as the more expensive standard chemotherapy treatment, reveals a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association today (Wednesday). A major international trial has shown a commonly used chemotherapy drug is as effective at helping prevent pancreatic cancer returning after surgery as the more expensive standard chemotherapy treatment, reveals a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association today (Wednesday).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 8 September 2010

8 September 2010

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Cancer Research UK's Drug Development Office has launched a clinical trial to test an experimental drug in patients with advanced (Stage IV) pancreatic cancer - one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Cancer Research UK's Drug Development Office has launched a clinical trial to test an experimental drug in patients with advanced (Stage IV) pancreatic cancer - one of the most difficult cancers to treat.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 2 September 2010

2 September 2010