More than 67,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, but a new blood test is offering ...

NYU Langone Medical Center researchers have discovered the novel protective role dendritic cells play in the pancreas. The new study, published in the November issue of journal Gastroenterology, shows ...

The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach. It secretes insulin, necessary for blood sugar control, directly into the blood stream. It also secretes digestive juices necessary for ...

If your doctor thinks something could be wrong with your pancreas-- the organ in your belly that helps you digest food -- they may do an amylase test. Amylase is a protein made by your pancreas and by ...

The pancreas is an oblong flattened gland, about six inches long, located deep in the abdomen, sandwiched between the stomach and the spine. It has five main parts – the tail, body, neck, head and ...

Ben Sasse has revealed a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer, calling it a life-threatening illness. The ...

Chris Rea battled pancreatic cancer for decades after being diagnosed at just 33 and undergoing pancreas removal in 2001.

The pancreas produces endocrine hormones and pancreatic digestive enzymes. The hormone function is called the endocrine pancreas. Insulinomas are tumors on the pancreas that cause the tumor to make ...

The Duluth skyline was a touch more colorful Thursday night than usual. Enger tower was glowing a beautiful purple hue in honor of November 21st being World Pancreatic Cancer Day. With a survival rate ...