High blood sugar 'raises the risk of pancreatic cancer'
5 years, 5 months ago

High blood sugar 'raises the risk of pancreatic cancer'

Daily Mail  

Having high blood sugar could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, research suggests. Having high blood sugar could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer 'Diabetes is one of the established risk factors for pancreatic cancer,' lead author Dr Cheol-Young Park, the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital in Seoul, said. 'Our research implies early detection of hyperglycemia in health checkups and lifestyle modification to improve glucose profile might offer a critical opportunity for lowering the risk of pancreatic cancer,' Dr Park said. Dr Steven Leach, director of the David M. Rubenstein Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, told the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: 'The pancreas sits in a tricky location.

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Can diabetes trigger pancreatic cancer? Silent symptoms you can’t afford to ignore
1 month ago

Can diabetes trigger pancreatic cancer? Silent symptoms you can’t afford to ignore

Hindustan Times  

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas. It is aggressive compared to other types of cancer.” He added, “Recognising a detecting pancreatic cancer at its early stage becomes challenging as it often does not show any clear symptoms. People who are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer should pay close attention to their health …

Smoking, drinking: Why pancreatic cancer cases are rising in Indian men
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smoking, drinking: Why pancreatic cancer cases are rising in Indian men

India Today  

Pancreatic cancer has seen a steady rise over the past 5-10 years, with experts linking this increase to the adoption of unhealthy dietary habits. Men are particularly at risk, being twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as women, largely due to higher rates of smoking and alcohol consumption. "Urban areas exhibit higher rates of pancreatic cancer compared to rural …

Why pancreatic cancer is a public health concern
10 months ago

Why pancreatic cancer is a public health concern

India Today  

The death of legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas from pancreatic cancer has many wondering about the disease. Dr Tushar Patil, senior consultant and medical oncologist at the Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Pune, explains why this rare cancer is a public health concern. Limit alcohol: While moderate alcohol use has not been conclusively linked to pancreatic cancer, heavy consumption can lead …

Pankaj Udhas suffered from pancreatic cancer; all about the disease
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pankaj Udhas suffered from pancreatic cancer; all about the disease

Hindustan Times  

Legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday reportedly after battling pancreatic cancer for many months. Pancreatic cancer often does not cause symptoms until it reaches advanced stages, making it difficult to diagnose and treat," says Dr Pushpak Chirmade, Consultant, Medical Oncology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Navi Mumbai. The patient is recommended to undergo CT scans, blood tests …

Pancreatic cancer: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips
1 year ago

Pancreatic cancer: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Hindustan Times  

The prevalence of pancreatic cancer is higher than one can imagine hence, it is crucial to be vigilant about its symptoms and seek immediate medical attention without any further delay as timely treatment is key to managing this cancer. Pancreatic cancer: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips Causes: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Donald John Babu, Consultant Surgical …

World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2023: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment and prevention
1 year, 1 month ago

World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2023: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment and prevention

India TV News  

The pancreas is an organ that is located behind the stomach and produces digestive juices to help break down food and also makes hormones including those to regulate blood sugar levels. According to Dr G Vamshi Krishna Reddy, Director-Oncology Services, Consultant Medical Oncologist & Hemato Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, Pancreatic cancer is one the leading causes of cancer worldwide and …

High insulin levels linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer
1 year, 2 months ago

High insulin levels linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the new study, which was conducted on mice, excessive insulin levels overstimulate pancreatic …

How pancreatic cancer ‘changes diet’ to make tumours spread
1 year, 7 months ago

How pancreatic cancer ‘changes diet’ to make tumours spread

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Next, we will explore ways to use uridine to …

Pancreatic cancer rates ‘rising rapidly’ among younger women, study warns
1 year, 10 months ago

Pancreatic cancer rates ‘rising rapidly’ among younger women, study warns

The Independent  

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Here Are The Symptoms And Causes of Pancreatic Cancer That One Must Be looking Out For
2 years, 2 months ago

Here Are The Symptoms And Causes of Pancreatic Cancer That One Must Be looking Out For

News 18  

Pancreatic cancer develops in the pancreas tissues, which is a vital endocrine organ located behind the stomach. It can exhibit the following symptoms as the disease reaches an advanced stage: Loss of appetite Unintentional weight loss Abdominal pain that may spread to your back Lower back pain Blood clots Jaundice Nausea and vomiting Top Showsha Video Pancreatic Cancer: Causes Pancreatic …

Diabetes: How to control blood sugar levels when you have cancer
2 years, 11 months ago

Diabetes: How to control blood sugar levels when you have cancer

Hindustan Times  

Managing diabetes and avoiding its various complications in itself is an arduous job. Chemotherapy and other treatment therapies can cause uncontrolled blood sugar levels in diabetes patients which could make things difficult for them. How cancer treatment can raise your blood glucose levels and complicate things Chemotherapy therapy is known to cause hyperglycemia, an increase in blood sugar levels which …

National Cancer Awareness Day: How pancreas are vulnerable to this deadly disease, its causes, symptoms and why it is hard to detect
5 years, 2 months ago

National Cancer Awareness Day: How pancreas are vulnerable to this deadly disease, its causes, symptoms and why it is hard to detect

Firstpost  

Exact cause of pancreatic cancer is not known yet, though doctors suggest that factors like family history, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, overweight, alcohol consumption, smoking might increase risk About the size of a six-inch sub, the pancreas sits behind the stomach and pours insulin hormone and digestive enzymes into the blood and intestines, respectively. According to the American Cancer Society, the …

What puts people with diabetes at increased cancer risk
5 years, 4 months ago

What puts people with diabetes at increased cancer risk

The Quint  

New York, Aug 25 Researchers have found that DNA sustains more damage and gets fixed less often when blood sugar levels are high compared to when blood sugar is at a normal, healthy level, thereby increasing one's cancer risk. "It's been known for a long time that people with diabetes have as much as a 2.5-fold increased risk for certain …

Pancreatic cancer patients could live for FIVE TIMES as long with new treatment
5 years, 9 months ago

Pancreatic cancer patients could live for FIVE TIMES as long with new treatment

Daily Mail  

Giving pancreatic cancer patients chemotherapy and radiotherapy before surgery could help them live five times as long, a trial has found. Pancreatic cancer is the most dangerous form of the illness and kills almost 80 per cent of people within a year, and more than 97 per cent within five years. Dr Mark Truty, who led a trial of the …

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