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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.

"Let's Win" Aims to Reduce Research Burden for Those with Pancreatic Cancer

August 29th 2016, 7:02pm

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After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a PR executive created on online database where patients can connect with others who share their diagnosis and also get reliable information.

5 Questions With a Physician on Improving Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

August 19th 2016, 7:43pm

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Eileen O'Reilly discusses the current barriers in treating pancreatic cancer, as well as what she sees for the future of the disease.

Microsoft Scientists Want to Use Web Search to Identify Pancreatic Cancer Earlier

August 5th 2016, 11:20pm

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What can online searches tell about a potential cancer diagnosis? Scientists at Microsoft are interested in finding out.

Addition of Onivyde to Standard Care Improves Survival, Does Not Worsen Quality of Life in Pancreatic Cancer

August 2nd 2016, 7:12pm

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The addition of Onivyde to some chemotherapy regimens for pancreatic cancer improved survival and did not affect patients' quality of life.

Examining the Relationship Between BRCA and Pancreatic Cancer

June 23rd 2016, 12:35am

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Genetic mutations that were traditionally known for breast and ovarian cancer are now being examined for their role in pancreatic cancer.

Tumor Treating Fields Safe as Frontline Therapy in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer

June 8th 2016, 11:58pm

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Tumor Treating Fields were determined safe to use as a fronline therapy for unresectable 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.