An experimental cancer therapy known as atebimetinib is delivering “extraordinary” results for patients with pancreatic cancer. New data from an ongoing Phase 2a clinical…
Pancreatic cancer
PANCREATIC CANCER
New blood test detects multiple cancers at early stages
A new blood test capable of detecting multiple cancers at earlier, more treatable stages is now available in the U.S. for $689, its developer said.
PANCREATIC CANCER
Rapid spread of rare pancreatic cancer to liver detailed in report
A rapidly growing pancreatic signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer, was reported to have spread to the liver…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Chemical in cigarette smoke drives pancreatic cancer: Study
A chemical in cigarette smoke can increase the odds of developing pancreatic cancer by changing the immune system’s activity. That’s according to a new…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Novocure files for FDA approval of TTFields for pancreatic cancer
Novocure has filed an application asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve its Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy for treating locally advanced…
PANCREATIC CANCER
KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer vaccine triggers immune response
A vaccine therapy called ELI-002 2P led to anti-cancer immune responses in a Phase 1 trial and showed potential for preventing disease relapses among people…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Committee recommends study of pancreatic cancer vaccine continue
An independent committee has recommended that a clinical trial testing the experimental anticancer vaccine ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic cancer should continue as…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Early results ‘extremely positive’ for pancreatic cancer treatment combo
A clinical trial has revealed encouraging results for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who received Ampligen (rintatolimod) alongside Imfinzi (durvalumab). Nearly two-thirds of…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Verastem’s VS-7375 oral therapy on FDA fast track for pancreatic cancer
The experimental oral medication VS-7375 has been granted fast track designation for advanced pancreatic cancer in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Quemliclustat named orphan drug by FDA for pancreatic cancer
Quemliclustat has been granted an orphan drug designation in the U.S. as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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