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Health February 20, 2025

Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial

A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.

Health January 16, 2025

Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report

Cancer diagnoses are expected to exceed two million in 2025, with approximately 618,120 deaths predicted, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report.

Cancer December 4, 2024

Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.

POLITICS July 20, 2024

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after battle with pancreatic cancer

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died at the age of 74 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her husband and two children.

POLITICS June 3, 2024

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and asked her constituents to keep her in their prayers as she undergoes treatment.

HEALTH March 23, 2024

Newly approved cancer drug targets aggressive form of ‘deadly disease’

A new drug regimen for certain types of pancreatic cancer recently got approval from the FDA — the first new medication in nearly a decade. Physicians weigh in on what it means.

LIFESTYLE March 6, 2024

On this day in history, March 6, 2019, Alex Trebek shares cancer diagnosis with the world

Longtime TV game show host Alex Trebek — who had been hosting "Jeopardy!" since 1984 — announced on this day in history, March 6, 2019, that he was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Faith August 16, 2023

Thousands attend memorial service for Timothy Keller, beloved Christian pastor: He was 'full of Jesus'

Dr. Timothy Keller, the pastor and best-selling writer who died in May, was memorialized and honored by thousands of faithful friends and family Tuesday in Manhattan.

ENTERTAINMENT August 10, 2023

Maria Menounos reflects on cancer battle, health struggles: 'I pray all of it is behind us'

Maria Menounos shared her gratitude after battling health and personal challenges over the past few years. The new mom also shared an update on her baby daughter Athena.

HEALTH May 18, 2023

AI shown to predict risk of pancreatic cancer well before symptoms appear

Scientists have found that artificial intelligence could be an effective tool in predicting pancreatic cancer before a single symptom appears, per a study published in Nature Medicine.

ENTERTAINMENT April 29, 2023

Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi recalls first signs of his pancreatic cancer: 'I’m continuing his fight'

Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze remembers the actor's first symptoms of pancreatic cancer. The "Dirty Dancing" star died from the disease at the age of 57 in 2009.