A recent study reveals that smoking not only elevates the risk of pancreatic cancer but also actively promotes tumor growth ...

The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and near the spleen. It performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine cells release digestive enzymes to assist with breaking down food. The ...

Pancreatic cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the pancreas. Some remain benign, while others have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer. A recent study, which followed 257 patients ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, which is located behind the stomach. It is often difficult to detect early because symptoms typically appear only after the cancer has ...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer with a poor prognosis rate. But a new study suggests that a vaccine ...

A new cancer vaccine targeting KRAS gene mutations shows promise in preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancer recurrence in a UCLA clinical trial.