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Comedian Bobby Davro’s fiancee Vicky Wright dies after cancer diagnosis

Vicky Wright, who was the fiancee of comedian Bobby Davro and daughter of footballer Billy Wright, has died aged 63. Her “incredibly devastating” death on Wednesday was announced by her daughter, Kelly. Hello everyone… Some incredibly devastating ...

04 May 2023 at 16:01

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

Health & Wellbeing

World Pancreatic Cancer Day: 14 symptoms you’re most likely to ignore

If you’ve got indigestion and stomach ache, and maybe you’re off your food and feeling a bit sick, you might think you’ve just got a tummy bug. And while that’s by far the most likely cause, always be aware that they’re the symptoms of ...

17 Nov 2022 at 10:51

Scientists discover mechanism that controls spread of pancreatic cancer

It is possible to reverse a key process that allows pancreatic cancer cells to grow and spread around the body, scientists have found. Researchers suggest the findings could ultimately pave the way for new treatments of the disease. ...

29 Jun 2022 at 17:00

High insulin levels linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer – study

A new study has revealed a direct link between high insulin levels, common in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, scientists have said. Researchers suggest the findings provide the first detailed ...

31 Oct 2023 at 15:00

Maria Menounos reveals treatment for stage 2 pancreatic cancer

TV presenter Maria Menounos has revealed she was treated for stage 2 pancreatic cancer. The 44-year-old host of US programmes including E! News and Access Hollywood was diagnosed in January and underwent successful surgery ...

03 May 2023 at 17:17

Pancreatic cancer cells ‘starved’ by novel treatment and keto diet – study

Pancreatic cancer cells can “starve” thanks to a combination of a new type of cancer drug and a keto diet, an early study suggests. Researchers said that their new study points to a “vulnerability” which could potentially ...

14 Aug 2024 at 16:00

Ex-England manager Eriksson was a ‘true gentleman of the game’, says William

Ex-England manager Eriksson was a ‘true gentleman of the game’, William says

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was a “true gentleman of the game”, the Prince of Wales said as he led tributes following the Swede’s death. A statement on Eriksson’s official website confirmed he died on ...

26 Aug 2024 at 19:18

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 ...

11 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Health

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 ...

08 Nov 2022 at 08:00

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s first pancreatic tumour tissue resource announced

Northern Ireland’s first pancreatic tumour tissue resource has been announced. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland revealed the £245,000-funded research project at Queen’s University Belfast on World Pancreatic ...

16 Nov 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 ...

11 Oct 2022 at 00:01

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