Smartphones are helping to lead the digital revolution, but they are also helping to advance medical knowledge and understanding. Since the majority of adults have a smartphone, it makes sense that turning these devices into medical diagnostic devices could revolutionize how early certain conditions are detected. Early detection is crucial for a number of health […]
November Is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic cancer doesn’t get the headlines like some other forms of cancer, but it’s imperative that more people learn about the warning signs of this deadly condition. In an effort to raise awareness, November has been declared National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and November 17 has been declared World Pancreatic Cancer Day. We want to […]
Your Mouth May Hold Clues To Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Pancreatic cancer is one of the more deadly forms of cancer because it typically isn’t diagnosed until it is at an advanced stage. More than 50,000 individuals are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year, and typically only 10 percent of those individuals will be alive five years after diagnosis. Because of this, researchers are always […]
Mouth Germs Could Signal Increased Risk For Pancreatic Cancer
New research suggests that there may be a link between certain types of germs found in the mouth and the likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer. “We identified two types of bacteria that are associated with a higher risk for pancreatic cancer and have been tied in the past to such diseases as periodontitis, or inflammation […]
Removing Pancreatic Tumors with the Whipple Procedure
Pancreatic cancer is a very tough condition to diagnose, as the cancer spreads pretty severely before symptoms set in. Because many people aren’t fortunate enough to get an early diagnosis, current estimates suggest that only about six percent of people with the condition are alive five years after diagnosis. Treating pancreatic cancer has continued to […]
