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Carnegie Mellon Professor, Randy Pausch, Seeks Cure for Pancreatic Cancer
New Book  ADVANCES IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PANCREATIC DISEASES, AN ISSUE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS, 36-2
Disorders of the pancreas have, in the past, been very frustrating because the diagnosis was often made late in the course of the disease and no significantly beneficial interventions were available. This situation is rapidly changing as new insights from multiple perspectives are integrated and focused on each step of this complex processes. Read More... New Pancreatic Cancer Gene Discovered! A genetic change in the DNA of individuals with pancreatic cancer from a large Seattle family (Family X) has been discovered. The genetic defect is in a gene previously mapped to chromosome 4 called "palladin". The details are available in the December 12, 2006 issue of PLoS Medicine. An overview of the findings is also available in the Winter 2006 issue of PEaRL. This discovery may open the door to a better understanding of pancreatic cancer, and hopefully ways to prevent or cure this terrible disease. Free Pearls! Click below for your FREE copy of the Pancreas Education and Research Letter (PEaRL). The PEARL is a patient oriented research letter to inform individuals and interested friends and families about ongoing research studies in hereditary panceatitis, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, important news related to pancreatic problems in cystic fibrosis, and the complications of pancreatic disease. PEARL will also highlight some of the major research and treatment centers that are leaders in pancreas research. The Editors of PEARL, Christina M. Chimera, MS and David C Whitcomb, MD PhD, hope that you enjoy PEARL and pass it on to interested friends. Volume One: Number One Announcements Acute Pancreatitis-update: A new clinical practice review that was written by Dr Whitcomb on Acute Pancreatitis was published in the New England Journal of Medicine (May 18, 2006). The paper describes the standard evaluation, approach and treatment of mild and severe forms of this problem.
Pancreatic Cancer Collaborative Registry (PCCR) Chronic Pancreatitis New update on the cause of chronic pancreatitis is published in Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology. See the next to the last article in this free issue entitled Mechanisms of Disease: advances in understanding the mechanisms leading to chronic pancreatitis by David C Whitcomb MD PhD at http://www.nature.com/ncpgasthep/journal/v1/n1/index.html. Early Diagnosis of Pancreatobiliary Cancers PAGER: The Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Gene-Environment Risk Study and Registry. The PAGER programs are actively enrolling both patients, families, and people who may be at risk for pancreatic cancer. The program is based at the Hillman Cancer Center, which is the center of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Cancer Centers. For more information, interest in participating, or for other questions contact the staff toll free at 888-PITT-DNA. (The PAGER Registry is fully supportive of the PCCR - below) Upcoming Conferences & Meetings Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Downloadable Resources
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DISCLAIMER: This information is designed as a tool for background for pancreatic disorders and is not designed to serve as sole medical advice or meant to replace a full medical evaluation. Please consult your personal physician for additional information before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Contact Dr. Whitcomb for questions or comments about this site.
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