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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

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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

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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 the enzymes people ...

14 Feb 2025 at 19:26

Marathon effort aims to give ‘more than hope’ to people with pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer UK’s aim to give people “more than hope” after diagnosis is inspiring a team of London Marathon fundraisers who hope a new breath test will save thousands of lives by catching the disease earlier. Among them is ...

02 Apr 2025 at 10:59

More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

A record number of people are set to take on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, including celebrities, MPs and a duo dressed as a slinky dog. More than 56,000 people are expected to run the 26.2 mile course through the capital ...

27 Apr 2025 at 08:30

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Joel Dommett faints before making London Marathon finish line

Joel Dommett has said he fainted before reaching the finish line of the London Marathon, as other famous faces including Sky News presenter Beth Rigby and BrewDog co-founder James Watt took part. Watt was kissed by his wife ...

27 Apr 2025 at 19:24

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 London ...

15 Apr 2025 at 11:23

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