More articles about: Pancreatic cancer
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How Surgeons Are Working to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Improving outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients has been a long, slow road, but Michigan Medicine doctors are staying the course and are developing new methods of treatment for the disease.
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U-M Team Sheds New Light on the Role of Regulatory T Cells in Pancreatic Cancer
In mouse models, the work uncovers a new potential target to improve immunotherapy approaches to the deadly disease.
 Dr. Meredith Morgan, Dr. Kyle Cuneo, and Dr. Ted Lawrence
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New Drug Shows Encouraging Survival Results for Pancreatic Cancer
An early clinical trial on pancreatic cancer research finds a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment.
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Tumor-Associated Immune Cells Hinder Frontline Chemotherapy Drug in Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers have shown how tumor-associated macrophages release compounds that block gemcitabine in the most common type of pancreatic cancer
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Why Every Pancreatic Cancer Patient Should Consider Genetic Testing
Most veterans in VA mental health care approve of voluntary programs to reduce gun access during high-risk periods. What the findings could mean for doctors, patients and families.
 Rachel Moreno
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Pancreatic Cancer Patient Goes From Dismal Diagnosis to Cancer Free
A patient’s journey from Arizona to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center to participate in clinical research led to the successful removal of her cancerous tumor.
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After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, a Psychologist Looks to Help Others
Facing a challenging diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Stephan Chermack seeks to build his legacy for his family and for the future of pancreatic cancer treatment.
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Major Strides in Pancreatic Cancer Give ‘Actual Reasons for Hope’
More funding, scientific insights and clinical advances have started to drive progress in this challenging disease, and researchers see potential for immunotherapy to revolutionize its future.
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Pancreatic Cancer Patient Faces the Future with Humor, Love and Art
Rose Mary Worthen wasn’t expected to live more than a year after her diagnosis. Four years later, she’s using her art — and her sense of humor — to spread hope.
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Study Challenges Potential Pancreatic Cancer Target
Study shows inhibiting the PDX1 protein stops pancreatic cancer growth, but makes the cancer more aggressive. Learn more about this pancreatic cancer treatment.
 Diane Simeone, M.D., co-chair of the committee on pancreatic cancer clinical trials
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Giving Pancreatic Cancer Patients More Shots on Goal
National initiative seeks to improve pancreatic cancer clinical trials and pancreatic cancer treatment. Learn more about clinical trials for pancreatic cancer.
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Pancreatic Cancer Uses Alternative Fuel to Grow in a Hostile Environment
A metabolic cross-talk pathway between cancer and noncancer cells in pancreatic tumors delivers an alternative nutrient to the cancer cells, facilitating tumor growth.
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Cell Hunters: Starving Pancreatic Cancer by Targeting Cell Metabolism
A University of Michigan study suggests attacking pancreatic cancer cells' metabolism could help fight the cancer. Learn what enzyme is being targeted.
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