Find out about the pancreas and its functions, as well as the reasons why pancreatic cancer is such a deadly disease.

Apr 10, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Tarceva® (erlotinib) prolongs survival in lung and pancreatic cancers by inhibiting the epidermal growth factor receptor (HER1/EGFR).

Apr 25, 2009 - Megan Doyle

New research shows that pancreatic cancer can be averted through sustained lifestyle changes.

Sep 24, 2008 - Mary Desaulniers

The pancreas is an organ that can be difficult to deal with when it gets inflamed. How is this condition managed?

Aug 25, 2007 - Anthony Lee

An article raising awareness of pancreatic cancer. Informing readers about symptoms of the cancer and some important facts and figures.

May 21, 2011 - Jennifer Rodgers

The number of pancreatic cancer cases has steadily increased in the last decade. A number of factors contribute to the often poor prognosis of the disease.

Oct 16, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

Pancreatic cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world and is an important cause of cancer death worldwide.

Nov 28, 2011 - Michael Manning

Pancreatic cancer comes with a poor prognosis, but that doesn't mean it's untreatable. Vitamins, other supplements and some off-label prescription drugs may help.

Apr 24, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Pancreatic cancer symptoms often do not develop until the disease is well along. The survival rate for this illness is low but there are signs to look for.

Feb 28, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are often not visible in the earliest stages of the disease, when treatment is likely to be more successful.

Jan 18, 2009 - Scott Hayden

High insulin and low blood sugar can result from some cancers. Understand the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of a type of pancreatic tumor called "Insulinoma."

Oct 2, 2009 - Suzanne Mendjiwa

People that have been diagnosed with diabetes have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. How can you prevent this? Are treatments available?

Apr 4, 2012 - Blake Fields

Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism.

Jan 6, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Pancreatic cancer is rising. Even as the disease baffles scientists, it has led to the use of epigenetics, a potent force in the battle to cure cancer.

Jul 31, 2011 - C. Marie

Cases of pancreatitis in dogs and cats increases dramatically around Thanksgiving and this increase in pet pancreatitis cases continues through the holiday season.

Nov 10, 2008 - Mia Carter

Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. President Barack Obama said "The world has lost a visionary."

Oct 5, 2011 - Christine Nyholm

An inflammation of the pancreas can be a life threatening event. It is important that the signs of this condition are recognized and properly managed.

Jun 26, 2010 - Paul Garrigan

It often pays a visit around the holidays, when dogs are fed greasy left over foods such as turkey, ham or fried foods. Learn more about this condition.

Dec 27, 2010 - Adrienne Farricelli

Treatment for pancreatic cancer hasn't changed much in the last two decades. Chances of survival haven't improved much, either.

Jan 13, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

For those with advanced or complicated tumors, cancer treatment centers sometimes provide more effective therapy than standard treatment.

Dec 19, 2009 - John Wu