Pancreatic cancer news

Pancreatic and ovarian cancers both have low survival rates which is often because they diagnosed late. Scientists in Texas have been researching ways of treating these late stage diseases using advances in technology and experiments with mice, producing some interesting...Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 24th July

A worldwide study conducted by Italian researchers shows pancreatic cancer mortality is increasing compared with other cancers. The study* found that across cancers, mortality is decreasing in both males and females. This is as lifestyle factors such as smoking rates...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 12th July

This week Cancer Research UK warned that obesity now causes more cases of some cancers (bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver cancer) than cigarettes. Whilst smoking rates are decreasing, obesity rates are seen to be increasing. Cancer Research UK revealed the...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 4th July

Researchers have found a treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer (that has spread beyond the pancreas) which slows down the progression of the tumour for some patients. People with BRCA gene mutations, responsible for around 10% of all pancreatic cancer cases,...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 3rd July

As a charity whose core focus is on early diagnosis, we are thrilled to hear today that Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) are investing £750,000 into developing the first simple test for pancreatic cancer by 2024.  Currently, pancreatic cancer is diagnosed...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 1st May

An American study released today has shown promising results for a subsection of people with pancreatic cancer and could help patients to live longer after diagnosis. The Study Patients with locally advanced* pancreatic cancer, that which has spread to the...Read More

Issy Smith

on 2nd April

Yesterday we heard the news that Steve Brine, the Under Secretary of State for Public Health and Primary Care resigned. Responsibilities in the role include prevention and early intervention, the public health system and cancer.   Ali Stunt, CEO and founder...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 26th March

A new research study has been published which predicts the death rates for major cancers across Europe in 2019. Ten cancers, including pancreatic, were included in the study which examined six countries and Europe as a whole, including the UK....Read More

Lucy Constable

on 19th March