Pancreatic cancer

All about cancer of the pancreas, including symptoms, risk factors and causes. Information on how cancer of the pancreas is diagnosed including initial tests and scans you may have to see if the cancer has spread. Treatment for cancer of the pancreas includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There is also information on likely outcome (prognosis), research and how to cope with pancreatic cancer.

You can also read all about pancreatic cancer research on our News and Resources website.

Or you can donate directly to our pancreatic cancer research on our MyProjects website.

Did you know that Cancer Research UK has an online forum for people affected by cancer? Cancer Chat is your space to talk about cancer.

Plus join the Q & A sessions on the first Thursday of every month and have your questions answered by one of our cancer specialist nurses.

Press release: Study points to potential new treatment for deadly pancreatic cancer: Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have shown how a promising new class of drugs might be used to treat aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in Nature.; 29 Apr 2012
Press release: Blood vessel 'inflator' could be 'game-changer' for pancreatic cancer treatment: Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that an enzyme can re-expand the insides of blood vessels allowing more drugs and large antibody molecules to reach pancreatic tumours, according to research published in GUT.; 20 Mar 2012
Press release: Scientists crack conundrum of how combined chemotherapy destroys pancreatic cancer cells: Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered how a combination of two chemotherapy drugs - already showing promise in clinical trials - destroys pancreatic cancer cells, according to research published in Cancer Discovery.; 28 Feb 2012

News: “Sleeping Beauty” reveals new pancreatic cancer genes: Over recent decades we have made huge progress in survival for many types of cancer, including breast, bowel, testicular, and prostate cancer as well as childhood cancers. But some types of cancer – including pancreatic, lung, and oesophageal cancers, as … Continue reading →; 29 Apr 2012
News: News digest – aspirin, tobacco profits, pancreatic cancer and more: This week’s news digest includes our take on aspirin and cancer; a report about the huge profits the tobacco industry makes through selling it’s deadly product; encouraging early research to tackle pancreatic cancer; and a whole lot more. Scroll through … Continue reading →; 24 Mar 2012
News: Podcast: cancer genes, kids smoking, shunning sunbeds, and spotting the signs: In this month’s podcast a landmark cancer study sheds light on tumour genes, and experts suggest that more breast cancer patients should have genetic tests. New figures reveal worrying numbers of schoolchildren taking up smoking, and leading model agencies sign up … Continue reading →; 22 Mar 2012