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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alan Rickman's heartbreaking plea to doctors after cancer diagnosis

Alan Rickman, the late 'Harry Potter' star, made a poignant request to doctors upon learning of his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis, as shared by his widow, Rima Horton.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson's producer, lived secretly with illness: Cause of death revealed

Iconic musician Quincy Jones passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 91, after battling health issues for several years.

Feb 27 • 02:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A living drug eliminates tumors in mice with pancreatic, ovarian, or kidney cancer

A new living drug, a highly sensitive version of the CAR-T therapy, has successfully eliminated tumors in lab mice suffering from pancreatic, ovarian, and kidney cancers.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Researchers have created the first 'cyborg pancreas'

A new electronic implant may assist lab-grown pancreatic cells in maturing and functioning properly, paving the way for new cellular therapies for diabetes.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pilot study into early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer to launch in Brisbane

A pilot study aimed at early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer through screening diabetes patients is set to launch in Brisbane.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The CNIO ruled out the patent as 'too weak' with which Barbacid has already raised 3.5 million against pancreatic cancer

The CNIO dismissed a patent related to pancreatic cancer treatment proposed by scientist Mariano Barbacid, citing insufficient novelty and inventive activity.

Feb 23 • 21:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pancreatic cancer, with this drug a decisive turning point approaches: the approval of Aifa

A new drug, Olaparib, is set to be approved for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer, marking a significant advance in the battle against this deadly disease.

Feb 23 • 12:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eric Idle Survived a Disease that Kills Nine out of Ten

Monty Python comedian Eric Idle is set to perform in Helsinki this April after surviving pancreatic cancer seven years ago.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS says 'itchy skin' with other key signs could indicate cancer

The NHS warns that 'itchy skin' may be a symptom of pancreatic cancer when accompanied by other signs.

Feb 21 • 10:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The long distance from 'cure' for cancer in mice to humans

Scientist Laura Soucek emphasizes the need for honest communication regarding experimental cancer treatments for humans, cautioning against creating false hopes based on mouse studies.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Run and take steps that help against pancreatic and colorectal cancer

The "Steps that Help" race in Mexico raised awareness for pancreatic and colorectal cancer prevention, attracting around 4,000 participants and their families to support the cause.

Feb 19 • 05:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Actinver Circuit: more than a thousand people come together against cancer

Over a thousand participants joined the first edition of Circuito Actinver, aimed at strengthening timely detection and support for colorectal and pancreatic cancer patients.

Feb 18 • 19:57 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Researchers may be on the trail of a cure for pancreatic cancer

A Spanish research team has discovered a method that cures pancreatic cancer in mice, offering hope for future treatments.

Feb 17 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At 85, Nico do Chicão, former mayor and councilor of Santo Antônio de Posse, dies

Former mayor of Santo Antônio de Posse, Nico do Chicão, has passed away at the age of 85 due to pancreatic cancer.

Feb 16 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dad died six weeks after cancer diagnosis - people should know the signs

The daughters of Andrzej Bielecki advocate for awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms following their father's rapid decline after diagnosis.

Feb 16 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: A Woman Waited for Her Death for Nearly a Year – Then It Became Clear That She Was Healthy

An 88-year-old woman in Finland waited for death for over eight months due to a misdiagnosis of pancreatic cancer, which was later revealed to be chronic pancreatitis.

Feb 15 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Helin's stomach aches turned out to be pancreatic cancer - Petteri, her spouse, shares what Helin's thousands of followers did not see

Petteri Sihvola reveals the unseen struggles of his wife Heli Sihvola's cancer journey to her thousands of followers following her death from pancreatic cancer.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alan Rickman's widow opens up about the star's last days - alarming symptoms went unnoticed for a long time

Rima Horton reveals in a recent interview that Alan Rickman kept his pancreatic cancer diagnosis secret and died six months later, highlighting the difficulties in identifying the disease's symptoms.

Feb 14 • 09:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Medication in Mice is Not the Same as Medication in Humans: About How the Report of Scientists Finding a Cure for Pancreatic Cancer Inflated

Recent claims of a breakthrough cure for pancreatic cancer by Spanish scientists have led to overwhelming inquiries from patients, but the implications of such a treatment's effectiveness in humans remain uncertain.

Feb 13 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gavin and Stacey star says 'no one prepares you for it' after devastating family ordeal

Alison Steadman, known for her role in 'Gavin and Stacey', discusses her experiences with grief and bereavement following the death of her mother.

Feb 12 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Xisco Quesada, the influencer who raised awareness of pancreatic cancer and moved the world, has died

Xisco Quesada, a Spanish influencer and ex-footballer, has passed away at the age of 28 after battling stage IV pancreatic cancer, becoming a symbol of awareness for this rare disease.

Feb 11 • 20:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Xisco Quesada has died, the influencer soccer player who moved the world fighting against a severe illness

Xisco Quesada, a 28-year-old influencer and amateur soccer player known for advocating against pancreatic cancer, has passed away in Spain.

Feb 11 • 13:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This substance may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer

Heavy metal cadmium is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, with the risk appearing to rise steadily with increasing exposure.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pancreatic cancer: a specialist explained in detail why it was eliminated in mice in Spain and how it works

A team of Spanish scientists has successfully eradicated the most common type of pancreatic cancer in mice, reflecting a significant breakthrough in oncology.

Feb 8 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

What we have achieved in pancreatic cancer has never been done before. Should I say it's nonsense?

Spanish scientist Mariano Barbacid has developed a triple therapy that successfully eliminates pancreatic tumors in mice, making significant strides in cancer research.

Feb 8 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Why Almost Nothing Works Against Pancreatic Cancer?

A recent study reveals that pancreatic cancer is highly heterogeneous, complicating treatment efforts significantly.

Feb 7 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Spanish scientist's announcement on pancreatic cancer cure questioned

The announcement by Spain's National Center for Cancer Research of eliminating pancreatic cancer in mice has faced scrutiny due to concerns over false expectations from an early-phase experiment.

Feb 6 • 17:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The True Story Behind 'The First Effective Therapy Against Pancreatic Cancer' by Mariano Barbacid

Mariano Barbacid's company Vega Oncotargets has toned down its slogan after generating false expectations from a promising experiment involving 45 'cured' mice, prompting over a hundred pancreatic cancer patients to seek assistance from the CNIO.

Feb 6 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Concern over the expectations created by Barbacid about pancreatic cancer: 'The announcement has gotten out of hand'

The National Center for Cancer Research (CNIO) has seen an unprecedented number of inquiries following Mariano Barbacid's announcement of successfully eliminating a type of pancreatic cancer in mice using a combination of three drugs.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Cris Against Cancer launches a campaign to fund research by Mariano Barbacid and nearly 40,000 people support the initiative

The Cris Against Cancer Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to finance research led by Dr. Mariano Barbacid, aiming to support pancreatic cancer projects after the team's excellent results were announced.

Feb 5 • 15:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Warning about weight loss drugs: the pancreas may malfunction

Health authorities have issued a warning to users of weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy due to reports of acute and chronic pancreatitis despite the lack of official confirmation linking these drugs to pancreatic inflammation.

Feb 5 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Pancreatic cancer: discovered how it spreads in the early phase

Brazilian scientists have revealed how pancreatic cancer spreads in its early stages, focusing on the critical role of the protein periostin in helping cancer cells invade nearby nerves.

Feb 5 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Zoe Ball says 'life is really tough' as she opens up on 'heartbreaking' family moment

Zoe Ball discusses the difficulties of dealing with personal loss, particularly after the death of her mother from pancreatic cancer, while offering support to those facing similar challenges.

Feb 3 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A "historic milestone" against pancreatic cancer: Mariano Barbacid details when patients could benefit

Oncologist Mariano Barbacid has achieved a significant breakthrough by completely eliminating pancreatic cancer in mice, offering hope for future patient treatments.

Feb 3 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Mariano Barbacid against pancreatic cancer: the researcher and his team ask for help to start clinical trials

Mariano Barbacid and his team have developed a groundbreaking therapy that completely cured the most common form of pancreatic cancer in mice and are seeking assistance to begin clinical trials.

Feb 2 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Pancreatic cancer: a specialist explained in detail why they managed to eliminate it in mice in Spain and how it works

Spanish scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by completely eliminating the most common type of pancreatic cancer in mice, as explained by Dr. Jorge Tartaglione.

Feb 2 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

CNIO Researchers Eliminate Pancreatic Cancer in Mice for the First Time Without Resistance Appearing

Researchers at the CNIO have successfully eliminated the most common form of pancreatic cancer in mice, using a combination therapy that prevents resistance and has no major side effects.

Jan 27 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

CNIO researchers discover two new genes that predispose to pancreatic cancer

Researchers from the CNIO have identified two new genes associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, specifically the most common and least survivable type.

Jan 12 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Luana, the 20-Year-Old Lioness of Bioparc Valencia, Dies

Luana, the oldest lioness at Bioparc Valencia, has passed away at the age of 20 due to general health deterioration from pancreatic disease, leaving a significant impact on the animal care team and the park.

Dec 29 • 10:37 UTC

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