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CURE’s pancreatic cancer page features the latest cancer news and updates on pancreatic cancer Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in pancreatic cancer.

Chemotherapy Combination After Surgery Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer

June 4th 2016, 5:23am

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In a phase 3 trial, five-year overall survival was nearly doubled when capecitabine was added to gemcitabine for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Fails to Improve Survival in Phase 3 Trial

May 11th 2016, 7:50pm

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Algenpantucel-L failed to improve OS for patients with pancreatic cancer in a phase 3 trial.

"Silent" Portal Vein Thrombosis, A Dangerous Side Effect From Cancer

May 3rd 2016, 8:46pm

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Nurses and oncologists need to give portal vein thrombosis a closer look, according to one oncolgy nurse.

Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates Lower in Real World Versus Clinical Trials

April 13th 2016, 12:52am

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In the analysis, there was as much as a 92 percent difference in median overall survival (OS) seen between patients treated in randomized controlled trials and "real world" data.

Searching on all Fronts: Changing the Outlook for Those With Pancreatic Cancer

March 23rd 2016, 9:01pm

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Scientists are investigating a host of new treatment types that may change the outlook for those with pancreatic cancer.

Wage Hope: Why Clinical Trials Are So Vital in Pancreatic Cancer

March 18th 2016, 6:09pm

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National Pancreas Foundation Centers: Providing Care for the Whole Patient

March 15th 2016, 7:29pm

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Thanks to the NPF, patients with pancreatic diseases can now find healthcare organizations that prove excellent in treating their conditions.

A Promising New Treatment Offers Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

March 10th 2016, 9:24pm

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Exciting new treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer are on the rise, thanks to organizations such as the Lustgarten Foundation.

Survival Benefit With Onivyde Sustained in Updated Pancreatic Cancer Study Data

January 27th 2016, 12:26am

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This study of Onivyde, 5-FU and leucovorin for the treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer was presented at the 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

Strong Patient-Doctor Relationship

January 25th 2016, 3:32am

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