News tagged with 'Pancreatic Cancer'

Actor, Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer this week. Among his good habits that may have added to his 20-month survival, were his love of work, and physical fitness from dancing. Among the lifestyle factors that may have raised his risk - cigarettes and alcohol.

As Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs headed back to work today, news was still abuzz about his recent liver transplant in Tennessee where the waiting period is significantly shorter compared to the national average.

Diets high in fat from red meat and dairy products can increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer suggests a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc., is expected to return to work this month after receiving a liver transplant two months ago in Tennessee.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recovering from pancreas cancer surgery, was released from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York on Friday.  Doctors report the 75-year-old’s cancer has not spread. They also found a second tumor and this was malignant, though very small and was removed. She promises to be back on the court this month.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has an improved chance of surviving pancreatic cancer because it was caught early. The justice underwent surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering today. Her cancer was caught during a routine scan.

Don't believe alcohol has much to do with cancer?  Then you likely are from a wealthier country. This international survey on attitudes about cancer causes and cures finds striking differences- among them- most lower income countries want the doctor to make all treatment decisions.