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Scientists ‘may be able to pick up pancreatic cancer through stool samples’

Scientists may be able to detect pancreatic cancer by looking at microorganisms in stool samples, according to new research. The study, part-funded by Worldwide Cancer Research, found that 27 microbial species in stool samples could pinpoint people ...

09 Mar 2022 at 00:55

Study reveals how pancreatic cancer ‘changes its diet’ to survive

Pancreatic cancer “changes its diet” to keep growing, by switching from sugar glucose to a back-up fuel, new research reveals. The “exciting” findings suggest that using new drugs to block the availability of this molecule called uridine could ...

17 May 2023 at 16:00

Better treatment pathway for pancreatic cancer ‘could save thousands of lives’

Thousands of people with pancreatic cancer could live longer if low treatment rates for the disease are tackled, a charity has said. Pancreatic Cancer UK is calling for more effective pathways from diagnosis to treatment to ensure no patient ...

19 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Study highlights concern over ‘missed’ pancreatic cancer in scans

Pancreatic cancer is often being “missed” on scans, denying patients a chance for curative surgery, a new study has suggested. UK researchers examined 600 scans of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at two NHS trusts in England between ...

11 Oct 2022 at 00:01

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Two-time patient to meet MPs at Parliament as he ‘declares war’ on pancreatic cancer – which also killed his mother

A two-time pancreatic cancer patient hoping treatment he received through his wife’s private healthcare package will save his life is set to speak to MPs at Parliament to urge the Government to provide greater funding for the condition. ...

08 Nov 2022 at 08:00

First-of-its-kind tool to check potential inherited risk of pancreatic cancer

People who have lost a family member to pancreatic cancer can check their risk of developing the disease by using a new online tool. A first-of-its-kind, the Family History Checker will help to identify people with inherited risk of ...

11 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Health

Dad with pancreatic cancer given months to live aims to make ‘magical memories’ with kids ahead of his ‘last Christmas’

A father-of-two with incurable pancreatic cancer, who has been given months to live, aims to make “magical memories” with his family ahead of his “last Christmas”. Lee Rawlinson, 51, who lives in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, with his wife ...

10 Dec 2024 at 06:30

NHS launches new drive to find more people with deadly pancreatic cancer

The NHS is launching a new drive in GP surgeries to find more people with deadly pancreatic cancer. Hundreds of GP practices in England are being given extra funding to comb patient records looking for people with the disease, ...

18 Jun 2025 at 00:01

‘Remarkable’ pancreatic cancer jab offers longer survival hope for patients

Pancreatic cancer patients have been given fresh hope after a new vaccine appeared to slow disease progression and increase survival. Researchers described the findings as “remarkable” and have already started testing the ...

11 Aug 2025 at 16:00

‘Target’ for treatment for hard-to-treat cancer discovered by scientists

Scientists have uncovered a “target” for drug treatments which could potentially stop pancreatic cancer in its tracks. Experts said the finding brings “hope” for better outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients. Almost 11,...

24 Sept 2025 at 16:00

Actor Alan Rickman had ‘so much more’ to offer the world, his wife says

Actor Alan Rickman had “so much more” to offer the world, his wife said as she raised awareness of the importance of early detection for pancreatic cancer. Rima Horton made the comments by Tower Bridge in central ...

15 Apr 2025 at 11:23

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Worrying drug shortage continues for people with pancreatic cancer, charity says

Shortages of the medication which allows people with pancreatic cancer to digest food must be urgently addressed, the charity Pancreatic Cancer UK has said. Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (Pert) provides ...

14 Feb 2025 at 19:26

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