Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer With Biomarkers Becoming a Reality

The early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma may soon be realized, based on the accuracy of ...

AUGUST 15, 2025

Duct Brushing and FISH Can Improve Diagnostic Accuracy for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic duct brush cytology and fluorescence in situ hybridization during endoscopic retrograde ...

MAY 23, 2025

Large Analysis Finds No Need for 5-FU Bolus in Some GI Cancer Regimens

Omitting a bolus of 5-FU as part of a FOLFOX, FOLFIRI or FOLFIRINOX regimen in patients with metastatic ...

DECEMBER 6, 2024

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Bizengri for NSCLC and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

The FDA granted accelerated approval to zenocutuzumab-zbco (Bizengri, Merus N.V.) for adults with the ...

DECEMBER 5, 2024

New-Onset Diabetes Is an Early Clue to Pancreatic Cancer

New-onset diabetes in adults older than 50 years of age could be a manifestation of pancreatic cancer, according to ...

OCTOBER 23, 2024

New Hereditary Cancer Test Soon to Be Available in U.S.

A new way to screen for colorectal, gastric and pancreatic cancers will be available soon for use in the United ...

MARCH 12, 2024

Onivyde Approved for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

The FDA approved irinotecan liposome (Onivyde, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals) with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil and ...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Progress Shown in Digestive Tract Cancer Treatments

Four new trials presented at ASCO 2023 may help change the way several GI cancers are treated.

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Yield Not Always High, but Results Still Meaningful In Pancreatic Cancer Screening

Although the yield may be less than expected, pancreas screening can detect high-risk lesions in time for ...

JULY 17, 2023

Personalized RNA Vaccine May Prolong Life of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

Data from a small phase 1 study published in Nature indicate that patients with PDAC who respond to ...

JUNE 28, 2023

Test Based on 5hmC Epigenomic Analysis Detects Early Pancreatic Cancer

A blood test that identifies abnormal epigenomic and genomic signatures associated with pancreatic cancer detected ...

JUNE 6, 2023

New ASGE Guidelines on Pancreatic Cancer Screening

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recently released new clinical guidance on the screening for ...

AUGUST 26, 2022