Pancreatic Cancer

SPORTS 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.

Departed 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.

HEALTH 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. 

CANCER 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

Alex Trebek 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.

Congress 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.

Alex Trebek 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.

Georgia December 29, 2019

Rep. John Lewis diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Georgia Rep. John Lewis, a longtime congressman and civil rights leader, announced Sunday he's undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Alex Trebek October 30, 2019

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek records pancreatic cancer PSA: 'I wish I had known sooner'

In a minute-long video, Jeopardy host Alex Trebek said he wished he had known sooner that his persistent stomach pain was a symptom of the disease.

OPINION October 9, 2019

Paul Batura: What is courage? Alex Trebek continues to show us the answer as he battles cancer

We live in a world that often seems allergic to suffering. Only a fool encourages it — but it’s truly the wise like Trebek who embrace it.

Alex Trebek September 18, 2019

Alex Trebek has Dr. Oz in his corner as 'Jeopardy' host battles pancreatic cancer

As Alex Trebek continues his battle with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Mehmet Oz offers words of encouragement to his friend.