Novel genetic experiment shrinks tough-to-treat cancer
June 1, 2022 GMTIn a novel experiment, a woman with advanced pancreatic cancer saw her tumors dramatically shrink after researchers in Oregon turbocharged her own immune cells, highlighting a possible new way to someday treat a variety of cancers.
Amid cancer fight, NBA ref Tony Brown returning to work
November 29, 2021 GMTTony Brown usually isn’t that excited about being assigned a shift as one of the referees working in the NBA’s replay center.
That is, until now.
The longtime NBA ref — diagnosed earlier this year with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer — is going back to work Monday for the first time in eight months.
NFL Hall of Famer Curley Culp has stage 4 pancreatic cancer
November 17, 2021 GMTNFL Hall of Fame defensive lineman Curley Culp announced he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
“To my followers, family and friends I have stage 4 pancreatic cancer,” he tweeted Tuesday. “Do donate to your local cancer organizations so this dreaded disease is eradicated.
Wife of late Tennessee lawmaker appointed to his seat
June 10, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The wife of a Tennessee lawmaker who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer is taking his place ahead of a special election to fill his seat.
According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Hamilton County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Joan Carter to replace her late husband, state Rep.
Justice Ginsburg says cancer has returned, but won’t retire
July 18, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court...
Justice Ginsburg says cancer has returned, but won’t retire
July 17, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court...
Trebek reaches 1-year mark in cancer fight with hope, candor
March 4, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek marked his one-year battle against pancreatic cancer with candor about how hard it’s been and a vow to keep going...
‘Jeopardy!’ host Trebek says he’s resumed chemotherapy
September 17, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says he's had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again...
Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’
August 29, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has returned to work, saying he's "on the mend" following treatment for pancreatic cancer...
The Trebek effect: The benefits of well wishes
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Alex Trebek shares ‘mind-boggling’ pancreatic cancer update
May 29, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he's in "near remission" of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is "kind of mind-boggling...
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek says he has pancreatic cancer
March 7, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek said he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer but intends to fight the disease and keep on working...
Pancreatic cancer’s locations makes it hard to diagnose
December 12, 2018 GMTDear Doctor: Is there a cure for pancreatic cancer? Does anyone know what causes it? Does eating raw steak cause it? Or smoking?
Dear Reader: At this time, there is no known cure for pancreatic cancer, the third most deadly cancer in the United States.
Study finds rare gain for tough-to-treat pancreatic cancer
June 4, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Patients with pancreatic cancer that hadn't spread lived substantially longer on a four-drug combo than on a single standard cancer drug, a rare advance for a tough-to-treat disease, researchers reported Monday...