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HHMI News: Progress In Search For Genetic Trigger Of Pancreatic Cancer
Progress in Search for Genetic Trigger of pancreatic cancer, Fromthese data, it became clear that four generations ago one man
http://www.hhmi.org/news/kruglyak.html

Extractions: “From these data, it became clear that four generations ago one man with this inherited locus passed the gene it contained on to five of his six sons, all of whom died of pancreatic cancer, but not before they passed it on to future generations," said HHMI investigator Leonid Kruglyak. Researchers are reporting progress in the search for a gene mutation that triggers pancreatic cancer, the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Genetic studies of a family that has a long history of pancreatic cancer have led researchers to a region of chromosome 4 that is the likely location of a gene mutation that causes cancer in members of this family. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect, spreads quickly, and kills almost all affected patients within six months of diagnosis. Of an estimated 29,200 cases of pancreatic cancer diagnosed each year in the United States, 28,900 patients succumb to the disease, usually within four to six months of diagnosis.
ACS :: What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
What Is pancreatic cancer? Ampullary cancers are included together with pancreaticcancer in this document because treatments are very similar.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_what_is_pancreatic_cancer_3

Extractions: Cancer Reference Information ... Cancer Drug Guide What Is Pancreatic Cancer? The Normal Pancreas The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It is shaped a little bit like a fish with a wide head, a tapering body, and a narrow pointed tail. It is about six inches long but less than 2 inches wide, and extends horizontally across the abdomen. The head of the pancreas is located on the right side of the abdomen, behind the junction of the stomach and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The body of the pancreas is located behind the stomach and the tail of the pancreas is on the left side of the abdomen next to the spleen. Think of the pancreas as two separate glands found inside the same organ: exocrine and endocrine. Exocrine glands release into ducts; endocrine glands release into the bloodstream. Over 95% of the cells in the pancreas form exocrine glands and ducts. The exocrine glands produce pancreatic juice, which contains enzymes that break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the food you eat so the nutrients can be absorbed by the small intestine. The exocrine ducts carry this pancreatic juice to the common bile duct and eventually to the small intestine. A small percentage of the cells in the pancreas are endocrine cells. These cells are arranged in small clusters called islets (or islets of Langerhans). The islets release two hormones, insulin and glucagon, that are important in controlling the amount of sugar in the blood.
ACS :: What Are The Risk Factors For Pancreatic Cancer?
What Are the Risk Factors for pancreatic cancer? Cigarette Smoking Therisk of developing pancreatic cancer is increased among smokers.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_What_are_the_risk_factors_f
Pancreatic Cancer Resources - Make A Difference!
pancreatic cancer Awareness was established in 1999 in honor of our friendBarbara Decker who died March 17, 2000. pancreatic cancer Awareness.
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Extractions: Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated Note: All ads appearing at top of pages are embedded by Tripod and are not generating revenue for this site. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Our mission is to provide excellent, extensive online resources for pancreatic cancer patients, patient advocates, friends and family members, and medical professionals - thereby also achieving the goal of expanding awareness horizons. Information about Evening with the Stars Next Page of the PCA site Online resources More Online resources ... Memorial Page The American Cancer Society estimates that 29,200 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas. An estimated 28,900 Americans have died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, according to the ACS. About 2 out of 10 patients with cancer of the pancreas will live at least one year after the cancer is found, but only a very few will survive for five years. (The five-year survival rate is only 4%.) Pancreatic cancer is the eleventh most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and in women.
Pancreatic Cancer - Overview, Risk Factors & Symptoms - OncologyChannel.com
pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancerrelated death, therisk of contracting this cancer increases for a number of reasons.
http://www.oncologychannel.com/pancreaticcancer/

Extractions: The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system. It is located near the stomach and small intestine. It has two major jobs or functions. First, the exocrine pancreas makes enzymes that help in the digestion of food products. Second, the endocrine pancreas produces several hormones that have diverse functions. Cancers of the pancreas can occur in the exocrine pancreas (classic pancreatic adenocarcinomas) or can occur in the endocrine pancreas. This section will discuss exocrine pancreatic carcinoma. Risk Factors The risk of developing cancer of the pancreas is usually low before the age of 40, but the risk subsequently increases sharply, with most people diagnosed between their sixties and eighties. Risk factors for the development of this disease include environmental factors, medical/surgical factors, genetic factors, and occupational exposures.
Pancreatic Cancer, Progress Review Groups (PRGS), Office Of Science Planning And
pancreatic cancer is disproportionately underrepresented in both clinicaland basic research compared with other cancer sites. Several
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HON - News : Faulty Gene May Contribute To Pancreatic Cancer
Resources from HONselect. Faulty Gene May Contribute to pancreatic cancerSame gene mutations have been tied to breast, ovarian cancer
http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/511619.html

Extractions: HealthScoutNews Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthScoutNews) Mutations in the BRCA2 gene, already known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, may also make people susceptible to a hereditary form of pancreatic cancer, German researchers conclude. Their findings echo those of previous studies. "We have found mutations which are likely to explain in a subgroup of families with pancreatic cancer cases why the disease occurs," says Dr. Stephan A. Hahn, a professor of oncology at the Knappschaftskrankenhaus University of Bochum in Bochum, Germany. Hahn is also co-author of the new study, which appears in the Feb. 5 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute Hahn and his colleagues identified 26 European families with at least two first-degree relatives a sister or father, for instance with pancreatic cancer. After testing them, the researchers found that 19 percent of the families had at least one member who had either a mutation or a variant of BRCA2. While the new research confirms findings in previous studies, including one done by Johns Hopkins University researchers, Hahn says the study population for his study is broader.
Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment statement for Health professionals. pancreatic cancer. Getthis document via a secure connection Stage I pancreatic cancer.
http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancer.gov/CDR0000062951.html

Extractions: Changes to this Summary (02/19/2003) Note: Some citations in the text of this section are followed by a level of evidence. The PDQ editorial boards use a formal ranking system to help the reader judge the strength of evidence linked to the reported results of a therapeutic strategy. (Refer to the PDQ summary on Levels of Evidence for more information.) Carcinoma of the pancreas has markedly increased in incidence over the past several decades, and ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Despite the high mortality rate associated with pancreatic cancer, its etiology is poorly understood. [ ] Cancer of the exocrine pancreas is rarely curable and has an overall survival rate of less than 4%. [ ][Level of evidence: 3iA] Improvements in imaging technology, including spiral computed tomographic scans, magnetic resonance imaging scans, positron emission tomographic scans, endoscopic ultrasound examination, and laparoscopic staging can aid in the diagnosis and the identification of patients with disease that is not amenable to resection. [ ] In a case series of 228 patients, positive peritoneal cytology had a positive predictive value of 94%, specificity of 98%, and sensitivity of 25% for determining unresectability. [
Study Shows Obesity Can Increase Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer
pancreatic cancer is a killer. Study shows obesity can increase risk of pancreaticcancer Weight loss, exercise urged as preventive measures.
http://www.researchmatters.harvard.edu/story.php?article_id=189
Ask NOAH About: Types Of Cancer
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A New Susceptibility Locus for Autosomal Dominant pancreatic cancer Mapsto Chromosome 4q3234 By MA Eberle, R Pfutzer, KL Pogue-Geile, MP.
http://www.pancreas.org/

Extractions: Figure: This is a 3D reconstruction of the pancreas and related structures form a patient. The contrast in color reflects different densities of the structures. To identify the structures labeled A-F, move your pointer over the image. NEW! IAP Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Acute Pancreatitis November 8-9, 2003
The National Pancreas Foundation - Homepage
Mission includes supporting pancreas diseases research and providing information and services to those Category Health Conditions and Diseases Digestive Disorders Pancreas A non profit organization, the NPF was founded by two families whose lives havebeen forever changed by the devastation of pancreatic cancer and chronic
http://www.pancreasfoundation.org/

Extractions: Winter, 2003 Thanks to the hard work and incredible hours donated by Doug Price and Mark Bishop www.markbishop.com , we are pleased to announce the ability to donate to the National Pancreas Foundation online by credit card. "We have wanted this capability for sometime to eliminate paperwork and streamline the donation process, and thanks to two tireless volunteers, Doug and Mark, it has come to fruition," says Co-President Jane Holt To donate by credit card, visit the Donations section of the website. It is a very simple walk through process and one can print the confirmation for their records. Of course, the National Pancreas Foundation will continue to send a formal acknowledgement to the donor for their tax records. We have new low-fat recipes from Cooking Light Magazine . These new additions as well as other great recipes can be found in our Recipes section.
Recent Advances In Combined-Modality Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer
Recent Advances in CombinedModality Treatment of pancreatic cancer CME AuthorsJohanna Chock Bendell, MD; David P. Ryan, MD; Christopher G. Willett, MD
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Applied Biosystems - BioBeat - Pancreatic Cancer Gene
Researchers Locate First Susceptibility Gene Specific for PancreaticCancer. by Michael D. O'Neill. Genetic analysis of a large, multi
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Extractions: Products MSDS Store BioBeat Subscribe Contact Breakthroughs ... Awards Researchers Locate First Susceptibility Gene Specific for Pancreatic Cancer by Michael D. O'Neill Genetic analysis of a large, multi-generational family (Family X) displaying an unusual, early-onset form of hereditary pancreatic cancer has allowed researchers to localize the first susceptibility gene specific for pancreatic cancer to a region of chromosome 4. The use of genetic analysis technology from Applied Biosystems, including the , and , was instrumental in enabling this historic advance. American Journal of Human Genetics Pancreatic cancer is a particularly lethal form of cancer that is rarely detected before it is far advanced and that kills almost all its victims very rapidly. An estimated 29,200 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States, and approximately 28,900 (98.9%) of the affected individuals will die of the disease, usually within six months of diagnosis. The disease has even struck close to a member of the research team. Dr. Kruglyak had a cousin who died of pancreatic cancer and the scientist dedicated his work in this study to the memory of this cousin.
Cancer - Pancreatic Cancer - Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texas
pancreatic cancer What is pancreatic cancer? What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?The following are the other most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
http://www.methodisthealth.com/cancer/pancreas.htm

Extractions: Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women in the US, according to the American Cancer Society. The majority of pancreatic cancer cases occur in people 50 years of age or older. There are several types of pancreatic cancers, including: Some noncancerous tumors in the pancreas include: What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Molecular Cancer Full Text Invasion And Metastasis In
Review Invasion and metastasis in pancreatic cancer Shereen Keleg , Peter Büchler, Roman Ludwig , Markus W Büchler and Helmut Friess University of Heidelberg
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Molecular Cancer
Review Invasion and metastasis in pancreatic cancer Shereen Keleg et al MolecularCancer 2003 214 (22 January 2003) Abstract Provisional PDF.
http://www.molecular-cancer.com/start.asp
Pancreas Cancer FAQs
What you should know about pancreatic cancer? Posted 02/13/2003 pancreatic cancerVaccine An educational animation by Helen MacFarlane The Whipple Procedure.
http://pathology2.jhu.edu/pancreas/

Extractions: This site is supported by generous educational grants from the Vesalius Trust No two patients with pancreas cancer are identical. The appropriate treatment of individual cases varies greatly depending on the patient's medical and surgical history. The information expressed in this Web page is not medical advice. It is meant only to educate health care professionals and patients about the current status of treatment and research at Hopkins. Before making any medical decisions, patients are advised to consult with their personal physicians.
Pancreas Cancer FAQs
2) What exactly is pancreatic cancer? What is Cancer? cancer, A malignanttumor (a malignant neoplasm.). What is pancreatic cancer?
http://pathology2.jhu.edu/pancreas/pc_overview.cfm

Extractions: The word cancer is derived from the Latin word for crab because it grabs onto something and will not let go. The term cancer refers to a new growth which will invade surrounding tissues, metastasize (spread to other organs) and may eventually lead to the patient's death if untreated. We often hear about cancer from friends and family and in the news. The terms tumor and cancer are sometimes used synonymously which can be misleading. A tumor is not necessarily a cancer. The word tumor simply refers to a mass. For example, a collection of pus is by definition a tumor. A cancer is a particularly threatening type of tumor. It is helpful to keep these distinctions clear when discussing a possible cancer diagnosis. neoplasm- An abnormal new growth of tissue that grows more rapidly than normal cells and will continue to grow if not treated. These growths will compete with normal cells for nutrients. This is a non-specific term that can refer to benign or malignant growths. A synonym for tumor. tumor- The more commonly used term for a neoplasm. The word tumor simply refers to a mass. This is a general term that can refer to benign or malignant growths.
Pancreatic Cancer
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