Some Obesity-Related Cancers on the Rise in Americans Under 50
We’ve been told for decades that carrying around extra pounds can make us more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes later in life. But there’s a growing understanding that being overweight can also increase our risk of another chronic disease: cancer. And obesity-related cancers are not necessarily a “later in life” thing. Studies have […]
Building Hope
Steady advances in pancreatic cancer treatment are improving outcomes When Harriet Wulfstat visited the Great Wall of China in 2006, she posed for a picture with her arms outstretched, making V for victory signs with her fingers in a playful nod to President Nixon’s historic trip decades earlier. She did not know it then, but soon […]
Healthy lifestyle choices can slow the rise of pancreatic cancer
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I recently heard about two friends diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. And I seem to be reading about more celebrities with the disease. Is it becoming more prominent? Is there a screening test? A: It occurs slightly more often in men compared to women. Although pancreatic cancer accounts […]
Treatment plan for pancreatic cancer unique to each individual
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do doctors determine whether or not chemotherapy or surgery is appropriate for treating pancreatic cancer? Why do some people with a late-stage diagnosis have treatment, while others are told treatment will not help their situation? ANSWER: The treatment plan for each individual with pancreatic cancer is unique to […]
