Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant cells originate in the pancreatic tissue. Cancer of the exocrine component of the pancreas (adenocarcinomas) represents the majority of pancreatic ...

(B and C) Magnified two-depth OT-TP-LSM images of ROI 1 and 2 in the normal pancreas and the corresponding H&E stained slide images. ROI 1 and 2 were on the acini and islets of Langerhans and the ...

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be startling. One young survivor, who battled this disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, shares how he overcame the odds: "Every day is a gift." ...

In some cases, patients may receive palliative radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer. This treatment is typically given to relieve pain or slow local tumor growth. Potential New Therapies Help ...

A tumor marker for pancreatic cancer helps healthcare professionals detect, diagnose, or treat it. However, a person can have high tumor marker levels without having cancer. Tumor markers are ...

To prevent future attacks, you may need to make long-term changes to your diet. Start by avoiding certain foods and categories of foods that can be hard on your pancreas. High Fat Foods A 2018 study ...

The finding has provided new insights into the human fetal pancreas and its development. The pancreas, an organ that helps digestion and regulates blood sugar, relies on three main types of cells: ...

Microscopic image of the pancreas organoid. The magenta shows the cell nuclei, and the cyan highlights the acinar cells that secrete digestive enzymes. Credit: Amanda Andersson Rolf and Kelvin Groot ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic counselor Sam Beck, MS, CGC, answers common questions people ask about pancreatic cancer and the genetic testing associated with it. People at an increased risk for ...

This organoid contained the three main types of pancreas cells: acinar cells, ductal cells, and endocrine cells. Each of these cells plays a vital role. Acinar cells release enzymes that help break ...

Microscopic image of the pancreas organoid. The magenta shows the cell nuclei, and the cyan highlights the acinar cells that secrete digestive enzymes. Researchers from the Organoid group ...