Pancreatic Cancer - Page 3

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.

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.

February 24, 2023

Could a urine test detect pancreatic and prostate cancer? Study shows 99% success rate

A simple urine test could detect pancreatic and prostate cancer with up to a 99% rate of accuracy, says a new study from the Korea Institute of Materials Science. Other experts weigh in.

January 13, 2023

Robbie Knievel, American daredevil and son of Evel Knievel, dead at 60

Robbie Knievel, daredevil and son of Evel Knievel, died Friday morning after battling pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed to The Associated Press.

October 26, 2022

'Schitt's Creek' executive producer Ben Feigin dead at 47

Ben Feigin, who was an executive producer instrumental in the success of "Schitt's Creek," died Monday at age 47, a representative for his company confirmed.

January 13, 2022

Lung cancer mortality, incidence fell ahead of COVID-19 pandemic: report

The American Cancer Society (ACS) in a new report said lung cancer incidence and mortality were declining. 

November 5, 2021

Experimental drug boosts immunotherapy treatment of pancreatic cancer in mice

An experimental drug helped boost effectiveness of immunotherapy treatment against pancreatic cancer in mice, according to a recent study published this week in the Journal for Immuno Therapy of Cancer

August 21, 2020

‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek's wife reveals moment she knew something was 'off' before his cancer diagnosis

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek’s wife was the first person to spot this one symptom in her husband, which later led to his cancer diagnosis.

July 11, 2020

Rep. John Lewis 'resting comfortably at home,' chief of staff says, after rumors of his death circulated

Reports of Georgia Rep. John Lewis’s death that briefly circulated the Internet Saturday are inaccurate, Fox News has confirmed.

January 2, 2020

Alex Trebek’s wife Jean reveals hardest part of his cancer battle: ‘When I see him in pain, I can’t help’

Alex Trebek and his wife of nearly 30 years, Jean, are speaking out about his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.