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Genes linked to pancreatic cancer identified

The team found that patients who had three or four of the altered genes had worse disease-free survival.

6 Nov 2017 2:47 AM GMT

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at Parliament house. (Photo: AP)

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Manohar Parrikar has pancreatic cancer': Goa minister

Till now, Goa govt had not issued any statement about Parrikar's health, who is currently recuperating at his home after...

28 Oct 2018 3:41 AM GMT

More obesity education and training are needed among healthcare professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Adolescent obesity linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Study finds overweight and even higher weight within 'normal' weight range in men may increase pancreatic cancer risk in...

12 Nov 2018 3:28 PM GMT

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Researchers say flu virus could be used to treat pancreatic cancer

Study says modified form of common flu virus will hunt down and attack pancreatic cancer tumours but leave healthy cells...

25 Jan 2018 4:48 AM GMT

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How severe gum disease could lead to cancer

Here is what researchers have discovered.

18 Jan 2018 6:56 AM GMT

An especially strong link to mortality caused by pancreatic cancer was found. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Bacteria linked to gum disease may cause cancer: study

The bacteria that causes periodontitis may increase the risk of oral or pancreatic cancers.

17 Jan 2018 11:22 AM GMT

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Stress can spur development of pancreatic cancer

This effect is thought to occur through the sympathetic nervous system.

11 Jan 2018 7:51 AM GMT

Women who got reconstruction also tended to have less advanced cancer than women who only got a mastectomy (Photo: AFP)

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Study finds weight loss may be an indicator of cancer

According to study, unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for colorectal, lung, pancreatic and renal...

11 April 2018 1:35 PM GMT

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Cannabis extract may help pancreatic cancer patients live longer:...

Medicinal cannabis is a cannabis plant extract used to relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions.

31 July 2018 9:59 AM GMT

Late-onset diabetes may be an early indicator of pancreatic cancer or a factor that contributes to its development.

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Diabetes and pancreatic cancer: Related?

Proper treatment for diabetes and regular follow-ups are necessary. Patients must make changes to their lifestyle &...

1 July 2018 6:38 PM GMT

Diabetes is one of the major risk factors for pancreatic cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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Pancreatic cancer can be triggered by hyperglycemia

High blood sugar may elevate risk of pancreatic cancer.

27 July 2019 7:10 AM GMT

A defective gene typically affects the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. (Photo: Pixabay)

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This test could detect signs of pancreatic cancer

To screen for pancreatic cancer in the blood, researchers are developing new methods.

18 May 2018 7:57 AM GMT