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The more you know: hereditary pancreatic cancer

The more you know: hereditary pancreatic cancer

 What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is one of the lesser common cancers, affecting an estimated 49,620 people in the United States in 2013. Risk factors for developing cancer of the pancreas include: cigarette smoking, obesity, cirrhosis of the liver,

Clancy Clark August 29, 2016August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Pancreatic Cancer: different locations have different symptoms

Pancreatic Cancer:  different locations have different symptoms

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because people don’t realize they have pancreatic cancer until later stages. When the cancer begins to spread, it becomes difficult to treat and usually, it reaches a point where a

Clancy Clark May 6, 2016June 24, 2016 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer Read more

Risk Factors and Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Risk Factors and Symptoms of Liver Cancer

They say ignorance is bliss, unless you’re facing liver cancer. The truth is ignoring warning signs and symptoms will only do more harm than good. In patients, there are certain risk factors that make them more prone to being at

Clancy Clark April 16, 2016August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Liver Cancer Read more

A Snapshot of Liver Cancer

Line graphs showing U.S. Liver and Bile Duct Cancers Incidence and mortality per 100,000 by race and ethnicity from 1991-2011. In 2011, American Indians/Alaska Natives have the highest incidence followed by Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, African Americans, and whites. In 2011, Asians/Pacific Islanders have the highest mortality followed by American Indians/Alaska Natives, Hispanics, African Americans, and whites.

Incidence and Mortality Primary liver cancer (including intrahepatic bile duct cancer) is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in men and the ninth most common cause of cancer death in women. Over the past two decades, incidence rates

Clancy Clark November 30, 2014August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Liver Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Recent Posts

  • Pancreatic Cancer Month Radio Spotlight on WBFJ 89.3
  • Overall Amount of Cancer Matters for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
  • DecADES (Decisions Around Dementia and Surgery) — NIHRO1 Funded Study
  • Make the Call — how to reduce readmission after liver and pancreas surgery
  • Alliance A021806: A phase III trial of perioperative versus adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable pancreatic cancer

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