Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the pancreas. The pancreas makes enzymes and hormones vital for promoting digestion and regulating blood sugar. Specific biomarkers, called tumor markers, ...

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is by far the most common subtype of pancreatic cancer, but there are many other subtypes. Your pancreas is an organ behind your stomach that helps with digestion and hormone ...

The High Risk Pancreatic Cancer Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute offers many services to people with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. We do the following: Provide information about the ...

Conan Kinsey, MD, PhD, works in the lab. Compared to other cancers, pancreatic cancer is relatively rare. However, it is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Only about 12% of ...

The overall risk of malignancy in pancreatic cysts may be as low as 0.5 to 1.5%, and the annual risk of progression is 0.5%. 7,15 Conversely, studies estimate that 15% of all pancreatic ...

A new blood test could diagnose pancreatic cancer much earlier, improving survival rates for people with the disease. A large part of the reason for this poor prognosis is that pancreatic cancer is ...

Stool changes with pancreatic cancer can include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, constipation, and changes in stool color. The pancreas is an organ between the stomach and the spine that helps the body ...

Pancreatic cancer is inoperable when the cancer cannot be completely removed with surgery. Some treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapy. Pancreatic cancer is inoperable ...

Scientists have found a way to 'intercept' pancreatic cancer. By inhibiting the cancer gene FGFR2, they were able to slow tumor formation. By targeting the FGFR2 and EGFR proteins, they were able to ...