Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer Cancer of the pancreas is an unchecked growth of abnormal cells in the pancreas. The pancreas, a large, long organ located behind the stomach, makes both insulin and enzymes needed for digestion.

Tumor Markers Tumor markers are substances that can be detected in the blood, urine, or body tissues of people with certain types of cancer. They are produced either by the tumor itself or by the body in response to the presence of cancer...

Severe Obesity: Gastric Surgery May Be The Best Next Step Almost everyone has struggled with trying to lose those last 5 to 10 unwanted pounds. For people who are severely obese, not being able to lose weight can have dangerous health risks...

FDA approves treatment for advanced colorectal cancer The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pharmacia and Upjohn's chemotherapy drug Camptosar, for use as a first-line treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread to other body parts.

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NIH funds study of alternative pancreatic cancer protocol An alternative treatment protocol for pancreatic cancer that uses pancreatic enzymes, dietary supplements and coffee enemas will begin stage III clinical trials, with a $1.4 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...

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Nutrition Notes Q: What causes pancreatic cancer? Is diet involved? A: While there`s no way to say what ``causes`` any individual...

Men, Eat Your Veggies What if, by making wise beverage and food choices, we could greatly reduce the incidence of prostate cancer...