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• Blood Test Might Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early, Study Finds Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  But not early enough to make a big difference in survival rates, an expert says
• Medicare Spending Not Linked to Longer Cancer Survival Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital stays
• Blood Test Might Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Preliminary results show promise for 'individualized' chemotherapy
• Vaccines Might Become Another Way to Fight Cancer Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Researchers are working to harness the body's immune system to prevent, battle tumors
• U.S. Cancer Death Rates Have Dropped 20 Percent Since 1991 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  American Cancer Society report credits better screening, treatment for the gains
• U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasing
• Quality of Life After Cancer May Depend on Tumor Type Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Certain types leave survivors with worse mental and physical well-being, study finds
• Millions of Healthy Years of Life Lost to Cancer Worldwide Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Study findings illustrate disease's burden 'quite starkly,' author says
• Heavy Smokers, Drinkers May Face Pancreatic Cancer Earlier in Life Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Study found diagnoses came almost a decade sooner than for people without those habits
• Scientists ID Cancer-Causing Agent in Smokeless Tobacco Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Study rats received equivalent of daily half-tin of ingredient over 30 years
• Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  But the research cannot prove cause and effect, and better trials are needed, experts say
• New Therapies Show Some Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Often resistant to chemo, two treatments might help beat back disease, experts say
• Could Sunlight Lower Your Odds for Pancreatic Cancer? Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Experts say early study results are no reason to tan, however, given UV rays' link to skin cancer
• No Cancer Risk From Long-Acting Insulin: Studies Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Insulin glargine (Lantus) appears safe, but longer studies needed, researcher says
• Short Walks May Ease Fatigue in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Patients were told not to push themselves, but to do what they could comfortably
• Why Cancer Symptoms May Elude M.D. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Young age, vague complaints, language barriers may delay diagnosis, study says
• Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women
• Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Pancreatic Cancers Early Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
  Another study suggests a similar test for those at risk for esophageal tumors
• Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT
  Research may lead to a screening option for those who might be at hereditary risk
• Oral Bacteria Might Signal Early Pancreatic Cancer Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
  Simple 'spit' test might someday help screen for disease, small study suggests