Background Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have higher pancreatic cancer (PC) risk. While aspirin has chemopreventive effects on digestive cancers, its effect on PC among patients with ...

An enzyme called MICAL2 promotes tumor growth and metastasis in the most common form of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. Pancreatic cancer kills 50,000 people each year, according to ...

UC San Diego’s latest study reveals MICAL2 as a critical factor in pancreatic cancer progression, offering new avenues for treatment through targeted therapies that could inhibit this enzyme and slow ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Getting a second opinion made all the difference for a River Forest man—who was found to have pancreatic cancer, but is now cancer-free. Alex Timchak, 47, is a husband and ...

MRI microscopy of mouse and human pancreas with respective histology, demonstrating the ability of DTI maps (Fractional anisotropy and Axial diffusivity) to identify pre-malignant lesions (black ...

The pancreas is both an endocrine gland (releasing juices directly into the bloodstream) and an exocrine gland (releasing juices into ducts).

Food brings joy and comfort. Home, family and a sense of history are often woven into the preparation of favorite meals. Although a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can create challenges in a patient’s ...

They control how different organs work. Image: The pancreas Digestive enzymes help the body digest food, especially fats. The enzymes are made by the pancreas in cells called exocrine cells. Most ...

When you read about classic symptoms or prognosis of pancreatic cancer, you are typically reading about adenocarcinoma. Pancreatic cancer types can be divided into two larger categories: exocrine ...

When facing pancreatic cancer, good nutrition is vital at every stage of the journey. Making the healthiest choices possible can help patients minimize side effects, gain strength and maintain the ...

Pancreatic cancer may not cause symptoms for a long time. Some people may have only one symptom. We understand that showing any symptoms of what could be cancer is worrying. The most important thing ...