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15-year-old boy develops test for early-stage pancreatic cancer

A 15-year-old teenager Jack Andraka, has invented a new, simple and cheap way of testing for pancreatic cancer. Andraka was awarded a $75,000 first prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his invention.

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Ben Gazzara passes away of pancreatic cancer at age 81

New York - Ben Gazzara, a one-of-a-kind American-Italian actor known for his trademark brooding looks, passed away Friday after a long bout with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 28, 1930, in New York City during the Great Depression, he died at age 81.

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Bacon and sausage diet linked to pancreatic cancer

Stockholm - Researchers in Sweden report a higher-than-recommended diet of processed meats, including bacon and sausage, can increase a person’s risk of pancreatic cancer, with the risk increasing as processed meat consumption increases.

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Soft drinks can increase risk for pancreatic cancer

Those who consume two or more soft drinks per week are increasing their risks of pancreatic cancer, according to a report issued by Cancer Epidemiology: Biomarkers & Prevention. The new study joins other research looking at cancer risk factors.

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North Korea's Kim Jong II said to have pancreatic cancer

Reports are emerging that North Korea's Kim Jong II has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. South Korean YTN announced the diagnose citing information gathered by intelligence sources in China and South Korea.

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Eating burned meat increases pancreatic cancer risk

A nine-year study of 62,000 peoples' eating habits found that eating well-done, charred meat can increase risk of pancreatic cancer by up to 60 percent.

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Surgery Rare Option For Pancreatic Cancer

The word cancer is a hard enough diagnosis for a person to digest, add pancreatic to the mix and it's a virtual death sentence. It is one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, often leaving no options.

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Fizzy Drinks Increase Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds

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Pancreatic cancer gene discovery

Aggressive pancreatic tumours may be treatable with a new class of drugs targeting a "brake gene", according to Cancer Research UK

'Promising' pancreas cancer drug

Scientists report promising results for an experimental pancreatic cancer drug treatment.

Bacon, deli meat may raise pancreatic cancer risk

Consuming processed meat regularly may increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer, though the risk is still low, says a new study.

Processed meat 'linked to cancer'

A link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer has been suggested by researchers in Sweden.

Biomarker Found for Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine have identified a new biomarker for pancreatic cancer. The finding helps researchers move one step forward in creating therapeutic treatments for the potentially deadly disease.