Articles for Tag: "pancreatic cancer"

16 weeks to live: How a year later, this man is cancer-free 
16 weeks to live: How a year later, this man is cancer-free
Mike Shrader, a first responder called to New York City in September 2001, has faced the unthinkable. But nothing could’ve prepared him for his cancer diagnosis.
Can a new test help diagnose cancer? 
Can a new test help diagnose cancer?
71 percent of patients with this hard-to-detect cancer die within one year.
Survey: 3 in 4 people don’t know this causes increased risk of cancer 
Survey: 3 in 4 people don’t know this causes increased risk of cancer
Data from the UK finds a majority of people lack awareness about a major preventable risk factor.
Ask a Doc: What should I know about pancreatic cancer?  Featured
Ask a Doc: What should I know about pancreatic cancer?
71 percent of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within the first year. A surgeon shares warning signs.
Survey: 3 in 4 people don’t know this causes increased risk of cancer 
Survey: 3 in 4 people don’t know this causes increased risk of cancer
New data from the UK finds a majority of people lack awareness about a major preventable risk factor.
Attentiveness saved mom’s life from pancreatic cancer 
Attentiveness saved mom’s life from pancreatic cancer
At age 33, Corinn Sparks never imagined her symptoms could be this cancer. Read her story.
New therapy brings hope for pancreatic cancer patients  Featured
New therapy brings hope for pancreatic cancer patients
The first major medical breakthrough in 30 years may prolong life expectancy for those with late-stage diagnoses.