Pancreatic Cancer

VIDEO December 24

Former Sen. Ben Sasse vows to fight after stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Dr. Nicole Saphier discusses former Sen. Ben Sasse’s, R-Neb., stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis, new immunotherapy advances and what to know as flu season ramps up.

Health December 24

6 things to know about pancreatic cancer after former senator’s diagnosis

Former Senator Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2025, calling it "a death sentence" while vowing to fight the disease.

Health December 1

New cancer therapy hunts and destroys deadly tumors in major breakthrough study

Researchers at UCLA have created an “off-the-shelf" cell-based immunotherapy that can seek out and destroy pancreatic cancer cells, even after the cancer has spread to other organs.

Health November 6

New pancreatic cancer treatment ‘wakes up’ immune cells, researchers say

A new pancreatic cancer therapy targets sugar molecules on cell surfaces, offering hope where traditional immunotherapies have failed in treating this deadly disease.

Health October 16

Simple diet change may support gut healing for cancer survivors, researchers say

A sulfur-containing amino acid called cysteine could help cancer patients recover from gut damage caused by chemotherapy and radiation, MIT scientists found.

Health October 2

Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds

Scientists link poor oral health to dramatically higher pancreatic cancer risk, emphasizing the importance of regular brushing and dental care for prevention.

Health August 16

Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors

A new cancer vaccine targeting KRAS gene mutations shows promise in preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancer recurrence in a UCLA clinical trial.

Health August 2

Common sweetener could hold untapped potential to fight aggressive cancer, study finds

Preliminary study reveals that fermented stevia extract may help fight pancreatic cancer cells, though experts caution that more human research is needed before clinical use.

Health June 11

Your favorite alcoholic beverage could be linked to deadly form of cancer, study finds

The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol as a carcinogen, with new evidence connecting it to pancreatic cancer, affecting approximately 75,000 Americans annually.

Health March 17

4 troubling cancer trends you must know about in 2025

The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed some findings that are worrying oncologists. Experts discuss what stood out to them.