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“In the present study, the combinatory effects of curcumin with either gemcitabine or docetaxel on the proliferation, apoptosis, migration as well as invasion of PC cells were investigated.” A
Continue readingCurcumin (diferuloylmethane), a derivative of the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa), is nontoxic to humans (<a c
Continue readingEllagic acid was previousely shown to have anticarcinogenic, antioxidant and antifibrosis properties. The anticarcinogenic effect of ellagic acid was shown in several types of cancers including
Continue readingGemcitabine is currently the best treatment available for pancreatic cancer, but the disease develops resistance to the drug over time. Agents that can either enhance the effects of gemcitabine or overcome
Continue readingTherapies to Shrink Pancreatic Cancer and Move from Ineligible to Eligible for the Wipple Procedure- the only potentially curative therapy for PC- A diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer is tough. Only
Continue readingCurcumin has a potent anti proliferative activity in pancreatic cancer and can also potentiate the antitumor effect of gemcitabine. If you have just been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer the
Continue readingPancreatic cancer BxPC-3 cells were exposed to curcumin, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or combinations of both and analyzed for proliferation and apoptosis. Pancreatic tumor xenografts were established by
Continue readingThe patient survived nearly 4 years after diagnosis (pancreatic cancer), with PAA as his sole treatment, and he achieved objective regression of his disease. Hi David. Please help me. My mom (78) was diagnosed
Continue readingImplementing an oncology navigation program significantly decreased time to treatment in patients with pancreatic malignancy. An “Oncology navigation program” is a fancy phrase for a nurse
Continue readingNeoadjuvant therapy (chemo before surgery) may improve overall survival in early stage pancreatic cancer patients. As always, the devil is in the details… Pancreatic cancer (PCa) is one of the, if
Continue reading“At the present time the integration of Radiofrequency Ablation into the management of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is evolving…” To be fair, the article linked below talks about
Continue readingConventional Oncology Considers Pancreatic Cancer To Be Incurable- I don’t… When a cancer patient is given a terminal diagnosis what is he/she supposed to do? When a cancer patient is given
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