Vitamin D :: Protects against colorectal cancer, breast cancer pancreatic cancer
Taking vitamin D cut the risk of pancreatic cancer nearly in half, according to a new study that is being called the first to show such a benefit.
Pancreatic cancer
Cancer :: Benzimate – anti cancer drug by AmpliMed
Benzimate is the lead compound selected from a series of compounds known as benzimidazoles. The anti-cancer and anti-viral activity of the benzimidazoles was originally investigated by the Proctor & Gamble Company (P & G) beginning in the 1990’s.
Folate :: Dietary folate may lower pancreatic cancer risk
Increased levels of dietary folate from food, but not from supplements, appears to reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to results of a large population-based study of Swedish men and women.
Pancreatic Cancer :: Cytokeratin 20 Expression Linked to Poor Survival
According to an early on-line article published in the journal Cancer, strong expression of the protein cytokeratin 20 in pancreatic cancer is associated with significantly worse survival than low levels or no expression of cytokeratin 20. Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer who have a strong cytokeratin 20 expression may wish to undergo more aggressive therapy or participate in a clinical trial to improve their outcomes.
Pancreatic Cancer :: More Veggies May Curb Pancreatic Cancer Risk
In a study funded by the National Cancer Institute, Professor Elizabeth Holly of the University of California in San Francisco, and team, conducted lifestyle interviews with 2,233 adults, including 532 pancreatic cancer patients.
Mesothelioma :: Natural asbestos linked to cancer – Mesothelioma
A California study finds that people who live near rocks containing asbestos may have a greater risk of getting a rare type of cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer :: Combination of chemotherapy drugs boost cancer survival
Pancreatic cancer patients who are given a combination of chemotherapy drugs survive longer than those prescribed a single treatment, Italian researchers said.
Cancer :: Chili, broccoli help prevent cancer
Broccoli and red chili peppers may help fight cancer by slowing the growth of cancerous tumor cells, U.S. researchers reported.
Breast Cancer :: Breast Cancer study boosts Avastin
Biotech company Genentech Inc. and Swiss drug maker Roche Holding AG said that an interim analysis of clinical trial data showed that cancer treatment Avastin met its primary endpoint of increasing survival rates in breast cancer patients.
Pancreatic Cancer :: Fruit, veggies tied to lower pancreatic cancer
New research from Canada suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help prevent pancreatic cancer, a particularly deadly type of tumor.