http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Latest articles from ONA Pancreatic Cancer ONA Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer news and feature articles for oncology nurses. Pancreatic Cancer Admin@haymarketmedia.com no A new diagnostic test that uses the technique of metabolomic analysis may be a safe and easy screening method that could improve the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer through earlier detection. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/new-metabolite-based-diagnostic-test-could-help-detect-pancreatic-cancer-early/article/289478/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT A new diagnostic test that uses the technique of metabolomic analysis may be a safe and easy screening method that could improve the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer through earlier detection. ONA A multicenter phase III clinical trial has demonstrated that nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) plus gemcitabine extends the survival of late-stage pancreatic cancer patients compared with standard treatment. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/drug-combination-extends-survival-of-patients-with-pancreatic-cancer/article/279003/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT A multicenter phase III clinical trial has demonstrated that nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) plus gemcitabine extends the survival of late-stage pancreatic cancer patients compared with standard treatment. ONA Overall survival was significantly improved in patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer who received a new combination of cancer drugs compared with those who received standard treatment. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/new-drug-combination-improved-overall-survival-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer/article/271051/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:00:00 GMT Overall survival was significantly improved in patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer who received a new combination of cancer drugs compared with those who received standard treatment. ONA Cloud technology is now being used to collect detailed information from thousands of cancer samples with the goal of helping doctors make better predictions about how a patient's illness will progress and what type of treatment will be most effective. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/cloud-data-on-cancer-may-lead-to-more-effective-treatments/article/269144/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT Cloud technology is now being used to collect detailed information from thousands of cancer samples with the goal of helping doctors make better predictions about how a patient's illness will progress and what type of treatment will be most effective. ONA When measures are implemented to ensure that radiation protocols are followed, deviations decrease and overall survival improves in patients with cancer. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/deviations-from-radiation-protocols-increase-the-risk-of-treatment-failure-and-death/article/266663/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT When measures are implemented to ensure that radiation protocols are followed, deviations decrease and overall survival improves in patients with cancer. ONA Patients who undergo total pancreatectomy due to cancer or precancerous cysts in the pancreas may be able to achieve glycemic control. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/diabetes-from-pancreas-removal-may-be-manageable-side-effect/article/259865/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT Patients who undergo total pancreatectomy due to cancer or precancerous cysts in the pancreas may be able to achieve glycemic control. ONA Knowing how much time people with pancreatic cancer spend in the hospital or in medical care can help clinicians make treatment recommendations. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/quantityquality-of-life-in-pancreatic-cancer-examined/article/258953/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT Knowing how much time people with pancreatic cancer spend in the hospital or in medical care can help clinicians make treatment recommendations. ONA Oncologists at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center found the key to screening for pancreatic cancer lies in the interpretation of preoperative CT scans. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/inoperable-pancreatic-cancer-may-be-treatable-after-all/article/255023/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT Oncologists at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center found the key to screening for pancreatic cancer lies in the interpretation of preoperative CT scans. ONA Adjuvant chemotherapy administered after surgery for cancers near the pancreas confers a modest but statistically significant survival benefit. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/chemotherapy-can-help-after-periampullary-cancer-resection/article/253014/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT Adjuvant chemotherapy administered after surgery for cancers near the pancreas confers a modest but statistically significant survival benefit. ONA Pancreatic tumor cells create an immunosuppressive environment in which they can divide freely, a discovery that could improve treatment. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/scientists-expose-deadly-trick-behind-pancreatic-cancer/article/246833/ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:00:00 GMT Pancreatic tumor cells create an immunosuppressive environment in which they can divide freely, a discovery that could improve treatment. ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Vaccine Therapy With or Without Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Stage I or Stage II Pancreatic Cancer That Can Be Removed by Surgery http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-vaccine-therapy-with-or-without-cyclophosphamide-in-treating-patients-undergoing-chemotherapy-and-radiation-therapy-for-stage-i-or-stage-ii-pancreatic-cancer-that-can-be-removed-by-surgery/article/207586/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:52:38 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Vaccine Therapy With or Without Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Stage I or Stage II Pancreatic Cancer That Can Be Removed by Surgery ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Early Increase in Blood Flow (EIBS) in the Duodenum in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-early-increase-in-blood-flow-eibs-in-the-duodenum-in-patients-with-pancreatic-cancer/article/207583/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:51:02 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Early Increase in Blood Flow (EIBS) in the Duodenum in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Stool Testing for Pancreatic Cancer http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-stool-testing-for-pancreatic-cancer/article/207582/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:49:16 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Stool Testing for Pancreatic Cancer ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Computer Tools for Improving Early Diagnosis and Treatment in Healthy Volunteers or Patients With Pancreatic Cancer or Who Are At Risk For Pancreatic Cancer or Who Have a Noncancer Pancreatic Disorder http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-computer-tools-for-improving-early-diagnosis-and-treatment-in-healthy-volunteers-or-patients-with-pancreatic-cancer-or-who-are-at-risk-for-pancreatic-cancer-or-who-have-a-noncancer-pancreatic-disorder/article/207579/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:45:35 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Computer Tools for Improving Early Diagnosis and Treatment in Healthy Volunteers or Patients With Pancreatic Cancer or Who Are At Risk For Pancreatic Cancer or Who Have a Noncancer Pancreatic Disorder ONA A look at the following clinical trial: A Pilot Study, Evaluating the Efficacy of Regulatory T-cell Suppression by Ontak in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-a-pilot-study-evaluating-the-efficacy-of-regulatory-t-cell-suppression-by-ontak-in-metastatic-pancreatic-cancer/article/175990/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:20:26 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: A Pilot Study, Evaluating the Efficacy of Regulatory T-cell Suppression by Ontak in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer ONA