Earlier this week, Travis Barker, the longtime Blink-182 drummer and husband to Kourtney Kardashian, was carried out of his Los Angeles mansion on a stretcher to a local hospital after being diagnosed ...

Pancreatic cancer is the twelfth most common cancer worldwide. It may seem rare, but awareness is important to spot early ...

Early diagnosis, personalised therapies and new targeted drugs are marking a paradigm shift for one of the cancers with the ...

May 11, 2010 (New Orleans, Louisiana) — Intra-abdominal fat is a predictor of survival in patients with pancreatic cancer, according to findings of a study presented here at Digestive Diseases Week ...

Burning pain in the abdomen may have several causes, including a peptic ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As such, it is advisable to consult a doctor for proper assessment and ...

The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It ...

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers to detect early, contributing to its reputation as a silent disease with poor survival rates. The pancreas—a leaf-shaped organ tucked ...

It kills about half a million people every year. Pancreatic cancer can often be halted, but it's rarely detected in time. The largest gland in the human body produces enzymes and hormones that are ...

Malignant ascites can develop with late stage pancreatic cancer. Ascites involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Doctors can drain the fluid to relieve symptoms, but fluid may return. Ascites ...

Epidemiological evidence based on observational studies has revealed that type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are two major risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is rare; however, it is ...

Maria Menounos is opening up about her battle with pancreatic cancer as she’s expecting her first child via surrogate. Menounos, 44, revealed she was diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer in ...