Pancreatic Cancer

New drug shows possibility to suppress hard-to-treat cancers by targeting a hormone receptor

The drug has already shown to reduce the biomarkers of pancreatic cancer in lab studies. In mouse models, it has shown suppression of tumour growth and an increase in the life expectancy of the test mice

National Cancer Awareness Day: How pancreas are vulnerable to this deadly disease, its causes, symptoms and why it is hard to detect

Exact cause of pancreatic cancer is not known yet, though doctors suggest that factors like family history, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, overweight, alcohol consumption, smoking might increase risk

Gene-therapy pill slows pancreatic cancer, extends survival by two years in trials

Taking the medication twice daily, one of the trial's subjects has survived 2.5 years and is leading a normal life.

Goa govt formation updates: Pramod Sawant, mentored by Manohar Parrikar, is new chief minister

Goa govt formation LIVE updates: Preparations are on at the Raj Bhawan for the swearing in ceremony of the next Goa chief minister, which was expected to be held at 11 pm.

Manohar Parrikar's funeral procession begins, thousands join cortege; Goa CM's last rites to be held at Miramar beach

The funeral procession of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar began in Panaji on Monday, with thousands joining the cortege to bid him a fond farewell

Manohar Parrikar passes away: Congress' hurry to stake claim to form Goa govt can be costly mistake, sends sign of desperation

The Congress, which is the single-largest party in the state with 14 seats, obviously believes that it may trigger a crack in the ruling coalition on the question of chief ministership. In the past 48 hours, it has shot off two letters to the governor, staking a claim to form the government.

Natural sugar supplement found in berries slows down growth of cancer in mice

Mannose could offer cancer patients better chemotherapy without damaging their overall health.

Manohar Parrikar suffering from pancreatic cancer, wants to be with his family: Goa minister

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar is suffering from pancreatic cancer and wants to be with his family, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on Saturday.

Goa Congress accuses Manohar Parrikar of threatening people from hospital; demands medical bulletin on CM's health

The Goa Congress chief's allegation comes a day after Vijai Sardesai, president of coalition ally Goa Forward Party, told the media that Parrikar spoke to him over the phone on Thursday over administrative matters.

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar admitted to private hospital in Candolim, misses traditional Ganesh Chaturthi puja

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is being treated for advanced pancreatic cancer, was on Thursday admitted to a private clinic in the beach village of Candolim in North Goa, after he developed fever.