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Pancreatic Cancer: Advances in Molecular Pathology, Diagnosis & Clinical Management
Pancreatic Cancer by J. -. Matthias Lohr,
Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatments, Stages. EverythingYou Need to Know About Pancreatic Cancer. by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, National Cancer Institute, et all 2009-04-16
Pancreatic Disease by Clem W. Imrie, 2004-06-04
Chemosensitivity Testing in Oncology (Recent Results in Cancer Research)
Pancreatic Disease: Towards the Year 2000
Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Diseases (Updates in Surgery)
Atlas of Exocrine Pancreatic Tumors: Morphology, Biology, and Diagnosis with an International Guide for Tumor Classification
Cancer Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology)
5,001 Reasons to Survive Pancreatic Cancer: A Motivation Book (Volume 1) by Isidro Gomez, 2009-06-26
Pancreatic Cancer by Jessica Collins MD, 2009-10-25
Dr. Barry Marshall--return to the lab down under.(peptic ulcer, pancreatic cancer and Helicobacter infection connection): An article from: Medical Update
Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer (Digestive Surgery, Volume 16, Number 4, 1999)

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Disease Category Listing (35): Pancreatic Cancer
Clinical Trials pancreatic cancer. Alabama. Joseph s/Candler Health System, Inc. pancreatic cancer (1). Savannah; St. Joseph s/Candler Health System, Inc.
http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat35.html
Discovery Health Pancreatic Cancer
pancreatic cancer occurs when cells within the pancreas undergo changes that make the cells grow and divide uncontrollably.
http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/3079.html
Pancreatic Cancer - Overview, Risk Factors & Symptoms - OncologyChannel.com
pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancerrelated death, the risk of contracting this cancer increases for a number of reasons.
http://www.oncologychannel.com/pancreaticcancer/

Extractions: The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system. It is located near the stomach and small intestine. It has two major jobs or functions. First, the exocrine pancreas makes enzymes that help in the digestion of food products. Second, the endocrine pancreas produces several hormones that have diverse functions. Cancers of the pancreas can occur in the exocrine pancreas (classic pancreatic adenocarcinomas) or can occur in the endocrine pancreas. This section will discuss exocrine pancreatic carcinoma. Risk Factors The risk of developing cancer of the pancreas is usually low before the age of 40, but the risk subsequently increases sharply, with most people diagnosed between their sixties and eighties. Risk factors for the development of this disease include environmental factors, medical/surgical factors, genetic factors, and occupational exposures.
National Cancer Institute - Q&A: The Phase III Gonzalez Protocol Trial
Questions and answers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute regarding a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer using an alternative nutritional oriented therapy.
http://www.cancer.gov/templates/doc.aspx?viewid=B7014C36-50A1-4464-B28B-7C5DF89E
Dartmouth Researchers Advance Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Two Dartmouth medical studies have produced promising results in the fight against pancreatic cancerone of the most deadly and aggressive forms of cancer
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-05/dms-dra051204.php

Extractions: Dartmouth Medical School LEBANON, NH Two Dartmouth medical studies have produced promising results in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly and aggressive forms of cancer, and may lead to the development of new, highly targeted therapies to manage previously untreatable tumors. In two trials targeting some of the most challenging traits of pancreatic tumor cell growth, researchers from Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) have demonstrated success in slowing and preventing tumor development. The NCCC research team was led by Dr. Murray Korc, a pioneer in early research on growth factor receptors in pancreatic cancer, and chair of the department of medicine at DMS and DHMC. An endocrinologist and cancer biologist, he focuses much of his research on the mechanisms that make pancreatic cancer so resilient and aggressive. Work reported in the May 15 issues of Clinical Cancer Research and Cancer Research addresses the team's latest advances. Pancreatic cancer is characteristic for its ability to spread quickly, while becoming increasingly resistant to traditional chemotherapy. Generally diagnosed in an advanced state, it is frequently inoperable. As a result, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in adults in the US, killing more than 30,000 Americans every year, says Korc.
Pancreatic Cancer
Offers information about pancreatic cancer including causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
http://www.mamashealth.com/cancer/pancancer.asp

Extractions: What is Pancreatic Cancer? Cancer of the pancreas is abnormal cell growth in the tissue of the pancreas. The pancreas is a small organ (about six inches long) located next to the small intestine, behind the stomach. The majority of pancreatic cancers are adenocarcinomas. Adenocarcinomas are tumors that arise from the exocrine portion of the pancreas. The exocrine portion of the pancrease produces digestive fluids. A small number of pancreatic cancers begin in the endocrine pancreas. The endocrine portion produces hormones (such as insulin). What does the Pancreas Do? The pancreas produces juices and enzymes to help with digesting and absorbing food. The pancreas also produces and releases several hormones, such as insulin, which regulate the way your body stores and processes food. For more information on insulin related conditions, see diabetes Symptoms Someone with pancreatic cancer in the early stages of the disease may have no symptoms. Each individual may not experience all symptoms. The most common symptom is abdominal discomfort. The abdominal discomfort may be worse after eating or when lying down and sometimes can be relieved by sitting up or leaning forward. Other symptoms are: jaundice, nausea, itching, loss of appetite, brown urine, light colored bowel movements, weight loss, or pain in the upper or middle sections of the abdomen.
Pancreatic Cancer Blood Test & Gene Studies Show Promise
New research may give pancreatic cancer patients a better chance at early detection, firm diagnosis and better treatment options.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-05/uomh-pcb051904.php

Extractions: University of Michigan Health System Protein biomarker, cell-signaling studies may aid detection and treatment NEW ORLEANS Pancreatic cancer kills swiftly and surely, and often goes undiagnosed until it's far too late for doctors to provide the only cure: surgery. But new research being reported here this week may give patients a better chance at early detection, firm diagnosis and, someday, better treatment options for the fourth leading cause of cancer death. Today, researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center announced that they have found a protein which allows them to tell pancreatic cancer from normal tissue better than the current "gold standard" blood test used nationwide. They believe this protein, called CEACAM 1, could be used to detect early signs of cancer, especially in those patients at highest risk for the disease. Yesterday, the same team reported new findings about the basic cellular processes that allow pancreatic cancer to develop. The discovery of "crosstalk" between two cell signaling pathways involved in the disease may yield clues as to why pancreatic tumors develop, and perhaps one day lead to innovative ways to stop them. Also today, the U-M researchers reported initial results from gene-based efforts to tell pancreatic cancer from its more common imposter: chronic inflammation of the pancreas, or pancreatitis. By looking at expression levels for three genes in tiny tissue samples removed from patients through a slender needle, they were able to distinguish the two conditions. More research is needed, but the technique could lead to new ways of telling pancreatitis from cancer without the need for surgery.
Pancreatic Cancer - Cancer: Health And Medical Information About Cancer Detectio
pancreatic cancer (Cancer of the Pancreas). The spread of cancer is called metastasis. Cancer that starts in the pancreas is called pancreatic cancer.
http://www.medicinenet.com/pancreatic_cancer/article.htm

Extractions: The pancreas is a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen. It is connected to the duodenum, the upper end of the small intestine. The narrow end of the pancreas, called the tail, extends to the left side of the body. The pancreas makes pancreatic juices and hormones, including insulin . Pancreatic juices, also called enzymes, help digest food in the small intestine. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood. Both enzymes and hormones are needed to keep the body working right. As pancreatic juices are made, they flow into the main pancreatic duct. This duct joins the common bile duct, which connects the pancreas to the liver and the gallbladder. The common bile duct, which carries bile (a fluid that helps digest fat), connects to the small intestine near the stomach.
The American Gastroenterological Association - Links
General related links including those of pancreatic cancer offered by the American Gastroenterological Association.
http://www.gastro.org/links/

Extractions: Links World Wide Web Sites of Interest to Gastroenterologists American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (ABPNS) ... Federal Trade Commission's "Operation Cure-All" - Tips off Consumers and Businesses about Fraudulent Health Claims on the Internet GastroHep Gastroenterology Research Group (GRG) G.I. Fellowship Training Program at the University of Cincinnati International Association of Surgeons and Gastroenterologitsts ... JAMWA - Women's Health Link Library Liver Tissue Procurement and Distribution System (LTPADS) LiverTumor.org Local Medicare Review Policy - for all Medicare Carriers Medical University of South Carolina's Digestive Disease Center MEDLINEplus a service of the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. National Cancer Institute National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Mice Mimic Pancreatic Cancer: New Animal Model Could Help Catch Hidden Lethal Tu
Mice mimic pancreatic cancer. SPL. Researchers have created the first mice that mimic pancreatic cancer, a common but oftenignored killer.
http://www.nature.com/nsu/031208/031208-12.html

Extractions: 11 December 2003 HELEN PEARSON Cancer cells (green) spread easily from the pancreas (red) to the liver (pink). Researchers have created the first mice that mimic pancreatic cancer, a common but often-ignored killer. The animals should help to improve diagnosis and to develop drugs for the disease. Around 30,000 people in the United States and 60,000 in Europe are diagnosed each year with cancer of the pancreas, a small organ that helps to digest and metabolize food. Because tumours are often detected after having spread, the cancer is one of the most virulent. Most patients die within months. Two research groups have now created mice that grow pancreatic tumours, by genetically engineering key cancer-causing genes. David Tuveson of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and his colleagues did one study ; Ron DePinho at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and his team the other The teams hope to identify telltale blood molecules that warn of a burgeoning but hidden tumour. Tuveson's team has already found a group of such proteins circulating in cancerous mice, but not healthy ones.
ACOR Mailing Lists Archives
Join an ongoing moderated conversation with patients, family and caregivers through email.
http://listserv.acor.org/archives/pancreas-onc.html
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Pancreatic Tumor Study Group
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has revolutionized pancreatic cancer treatment by integrating medical disciplines together for better patient
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/pancreatic/

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Pancreatic Cancer Purple Ribbon Room
Provides a message board, chat, support and information for patients and caregivers. MSN signin required.
http://groups.msn.com/PancreaticCancerPurpleRibbonRoom
Pancreatic Cancer: Online Reference For Health Concerns
pancreatic cancer overview, causes, conventional and adjuvant treatment information. pancreatic cancer Updated 04/06/2004.
http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-113.shtml

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Pancreatic Cancer Online Resources - Make A Difference!
A collection of online resources offered by the Decker Fund.
http://deckerfund.tripod.com/links.html

Extractions: Online Resources This site has not been created, approved, or supported by any medical professional or medical organization. However, every effort has been made to assure that information given here is reliable. Nearly all of it has been obtained from reputable online sources (such as the National Cancer Institute or the American Cancer Society). Nothing contained on this page or in the pages referenced herein is intended to replace sound medical advice from the professionals of your choice. You should use the information gathered as a knowledge-base to enable you to participate intelligently and productively in your care.
Pancreatic Cancer Alliance Home
Offers summaries of news stories, patient support information, statistics, research advocacy and links to resources.
http://www.pancreaticalliance.org

Extractions: To raise public awareness of pancreatic cancer The Pancreatic NCI spends just $787 for each pancreatic cancer death, but spends $9,732 for each death from prostate cancer, which kills fewer people. Cancer Alliance exists to support you in your fight against pancreatic cancer. We are a local organization in Central Massachusetts of patients and families affected by pancreatic cancer. On this web site, you'll find links to resources available on the Internet, information on research being undertaken at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, links to news stories about the struggle as well as information on how you can support research to bring the kinds of advances needed to conquer this underfunded disease.
Pancreatic Cancer:
General Information About pancreatic cancer. pancreatic cancer is a disease Stages of pancreatic cancer. Tests and procedures to stage
http://www.acor.org/cnet/62957.html

Extractions: General Information About Pancreatic Cancer Stages of Pancreatic Cancer Recurrent Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Option Overview ... About PDQ Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. Smoking and health history can affect the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Possible signs of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain, and weight loss. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect (find) and diagnose early. ... Patients with pancreatic cancer have special nutritional needs. Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on its side. The wider end of the pancreas is called the head, the middle section is called the body, and the narrow end is called the tail. The pancreas lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine.
Pancreas (Pancreatic) Cancer
pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancerrelated mortality in the United States, On a stage for stage basis, cancer of the pancreas is met with
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/pancreas.html

Extractions: Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, with an estimated 30,300 deaths attributable to this disease in 2002. In fact, the annual mortality rate almost approximates the annual incidence rate, which reflects the generally short survival time associated with pancreatic cancer, most often less than one year. On a stage for stage basis, cancer of the pancreas is met with the shortest median survival time out of all cancer types. Types Back to the Table of Contents Cancer cells may spread by direct extension from the pancreas to adjacent structures, such as the bile duct, duodenum (small intestine), spleen, colon, adrenal gland, kidney, or vertebra. Cancer cells may also spread to regional lymph nodes. Most common sites of distant metastatic spread include the liver and the lungs (via the bloodstream) and the peritoneum (abdominal cavity). What causes it Back to the Table of Contents Advancing age is the strongest risk factor for pancreatic cancer, with the vast majority of cases occurring after the age of 60 years. There is also a clear association between cigarette smoking and pancreatic cancer; however, the roles of diet, alcohol, and coffee have not been substantiated and should not be considered proven risk factors.
Website
Memorial site for a gentleman stricken with pancreatic cancer.
http://www.peterjbrignola.homestead.com/website.html

Extractions: In Memory of Peter J. Brignola I armed myself with all of the information I could, when we found out my dad had Pancreatic Cancer. I found that the prognosis is extremely grave. Although there is research being done in this area, detection is extremely difficult. Pancreatic Cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in America. By the time most people experience symptoms, the cancer has spread to other organs. Approximately, 28,300 Americans will be diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer this year. Only 19% of them will survive one year after diagnosis. I ask that you open your hearts, and make a donation to the American Cancer Society, In Memory of Peter J. Brignola. We can no longer stay silent about this very silent disease. By simply making a donation, we can offer Pancreatic Cancer patients in the future, more treatment options, raise awareness, and promote early detection. Make a difference today, and send a donation to:
Treating Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Cancer
Treating Hepatobiliary pancreatic cancer We are one of the top centers in the US for hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery. Only 20 years
http://www.siteman.wustl.edu/patient/specialized_cc/gastro_treatment2.shtml

Extractions: Care Centers Breast Cancers Gastrointestinal Cancers Gynecological Cancers Head and Neck Cancers Leukemia and Lymphoma Musculoskeletal Cancers Nervous System Cancers Pediatric Cancers Skin Cancers and Melanoma Thoracic Cancers Thyroid Cancers Urological Cancers Treating Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Cancer We are one of the top centers in the U.S. for hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery. Only 20 years ago, major surgery for cancer of the liver, pancreas or biliary tract was very risky. Patients faced high-operative morbidity and a mortality rate at many hospitals that reached 20 percent. But today, Siteman Cancer Center surgeons have managed to attain a safety record that once would have been unattainable. For example, the major operation for pancreatic cancer patients is the intricate Whipple procedure, which involves removal of the pancreas, a portion of the stomach, the duodenum, common bile duct and gallbladder. Surgeons in the hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery section at Barnes-Jewish Hospital performed 55 Whipple procedures in 1998 and 75 in 1999. And in the past 125 Whipples, there has not been a single death. The mortality rate for the 60 liver resections they do each year is also very low just 1 percent. The success of the hepatobiliary pancreatic section a subspecialty within gastrointestinal surgery has made the Siteman Cancer Center one of the top centers in the United States for hepatobiliary pancreatic procedures. Studies have shown that patients benefit from treatment performed in this kind of specialized, high-volume unit, which produces better outcomes for patients, with lower morbidity and lower mortality.

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