Health Jun 01 Promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer doubles survival rates By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Katie Marlow
Health May 31 Experimental drug shows promise against deadly pancreatic cancer A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Health May 29 This new drug could change how we treat one of the deadliest cancers The overall survival rate for people who got daraxonrasib was 13.2 months, nearly double the 6.7 months people survived on standard chemotherapy alone. By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Dec 23 Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer Sasse expressed determination to fight the disease, highlighting advancements in immunotherapy and other treatments as part of his hope. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 20 Longtime Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, dies at 74 Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
Jan 06 Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Trebek has a message of support for the Georgia congressman as both fight pancreatic cancer: “We’re starting a new year, and let’s see if we can’t both complete the year as pancreatic cancer survivors.”… Continue reading
Dec 29 U.S. Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer By Bill Cormier, Associated Press Lewis said in a statement that the cancer was detected earlier this month during a routine medical visit. Continue reading
Oct 27 This smartphone app wants to screen for pancreatic cancer through selfies By Dr. Amber Robins Similar to a doctor’s physical exam, the BiliScreen app examines the eyes for a yellowish hue called jaundice, a symptom of improper pancreas and liver function. Continue reading
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