Retrospective analysis finds sarcopenia associated with shorter disease-free survival in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patients
Low muscle mass linked to shorter disease-free survival in pancreatic tumor patients
This retrospective cohort study included 86 patients who underwent curative-intent resection for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Low muscle mass before surgery was linked to shorter disease-free survival in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, though this li…
Meta-analysis of splenic-preserving vs splenectomy distal pancreatectomy for resectable body/tail pNETs
Meta-analysis suggests splenic-preserving surgery may reduce complications for certain pancreatic tumors
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated splenic-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) versus distal pancreatectomy with splenec…
Keeping the spleen during pancreatic surgery led to less blood loss, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and lower transfusion need…
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miR-155 overexpression is frequently associated with treatment resistance across 8 cancer types
miR-155 Expression Linked to Treatment Resistance in Various Cancers
This systematic review of 19 studies across 8 cancer types indicates that miR-155 overexpression is associated with treatment resistance in …
Research suggests that high levels of a specific molecule, miR-155, may be linked to how well certain cancers respond to treatment.
Long-Surviving PDAC With HRR Alterations May Face CNS Sanctuary Relapse
Long Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Can Bring Brain Spread
This case report describes a 51-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who survived 30 months from diagnosis and 3.5 …
A single case shows pancreatic cancer that responds to treatment may later reach the brain, even after 30 months.
Fungal dysbiosis is associated with altered community structures and immune remodeling in several gastrointestinal cancers
Fungi may play a role in several types of cancer
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding fungal dysbiosis in colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and pancreatic ductal adenocarci…
New research explores how fungal imbalances in the body might link to colorectal, gastric, and pancreatic cancers.
NALIRIFOX shows no significant difference in overall survival compared to FOLFIRINOX in pancreatic cancer
NALIRIFOX Shows Similar Survival Rates to FOLFIRINOX for Pancreatic Cancer
This meta-analysis of reconstructed individual patient data evaluated NALIRIFOX versus FOLFIRINOX and mFOLFIRINOX in treatment-naïve patient…
A new analysis shows NALIRIFOX offers similar survival rates to FOLFIRINOX for advanced pancreatic cancer while having different side effect…
MDT-guided perioperative strategy and staged anticoagulation manage pancreatic cancer in a patient with Moyamoya disease
Multidisciplinary Strategy Helps Manage Moyamoya Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
This case report describes a multidisciplinary team-guided perioperative strategy for a patient with Moyamoya disease and pancreatic ductal …
A specialized surgical strategy helped a patient with both Moyamoya disease and pancreatic cancer undergo surgery without any neurological c…
Splenic hilum nodal involvement is rare in pancreatic body adenocarcinoma with a 1.1% prevalence
Nodal Involvement Near the Spleen Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
This meta-analysis of 2260 patients evaluates the prevalence of splenic hilum and splenic artery nodal involvement in pancreatic ductal aden…
New data shows that while certain lymph nodes near the spleen are often involved in pancreatic cancer, they may not change survival outcomes…
Local therapies for liver, lung, and locoregional recurrence improve survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Local Treatments May Improve Survival for Patients with Recurring Pancreatic Cancer
This meta-analysis of 22 studies evaluated local therapies versus conventional management for single-site recurrent pancreatic ductal adenoc…
New data suggests that local treatments like surgery can significantly improve survival for patients whose pancreatic cancer has returned.
MULTIPL biomarker identifies patients with significantly longer overall survival on gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel
Trial Shows Biomarker Helps Identify Best Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
This randomized Phase II trial and training cohort evaluated the MULTIPL biomarker in 160 and 268 patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal…
A new biomarker tool may help doctors choose the most effective chemotherapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
KRAS G12C inhibitors may remodel immunosuppressive tumor microenvironments into immunostimulatory states in KRAS-mutant tumors
Targeted Drugs May Help Change Immune Environment in KRAS Tumors
This mini-review examines the impact of KRAS mutations and G12C inhibitors on the tumor immune microenvironment across PDAC, CRC, and LAC. T…
New research suggests that specific drugs targeting KRAS mutations may help reshape the immune environment around certain types of cancer.
CXRT improves survival and disease-free rates specifically in node-negative pancreatic head adenocarcinoma patients
Radiotherapy shows promise for specific pancreatic cancer patients
This Phase III multicenter randomized controlled trial of 354 patients with adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head found no significant diffe…
Adding radiation to chemotherapy may improve survival and stay disease-free for certain patients with pancreatic head cancer.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors show limited activity in unselected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma without specific biomarkers
New Strategies Target Immune Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer
This mini review examines the role of immune checkpoint blockade, vaccines, and cellular therapies in recurrent pancreatic ductal adenocarci…
New research highlights specific ways to better select patients for immune checkpoint inhibitors and advanced cell therapies in pancreatic c…
AI diagnostic tools show high accuracy but limited real-world validation in systematic review
Artificial intelligence shows high accuracy in detecting various medical conditions
This systematic review of 24 studies synthesizes evidence on AI and deep learning for disease detection across multiple imaging modalities. …
New analysis of 24 studies shows AI tools can reach over 90% accuracy in spotting everything from lung cancer to skin disorders.