Pancreatic Cancer

How I'm Coping With Losing My Mum

Zara Zubeidi | Posted 09.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Zara Zubeidi

What do you do when that 'one in three' statistic becomes your own mother? In November 2011 my world came to a halt as I found out mum had terminal cancer of the pancreas, with a diagnosis of just six months to five years to live.

Shift Workers Face Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Ellee Seymour | Posted 08.12.2012 | UK Tech
Ellee Seymour

I was stunned last week to learn that shift workers who work through the night face an increased risk of breast cancer. This includes our emergency services, nurses and care workers, as well as call centre and airline staff.

Junk Food Diet Speeds Development Of Pancreatic Cancer

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah O'Meara | Posted 20.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle

A study has shown that a diet high in fat and calories can hasten the development of pancreatic cancer in humans. In a presentation to the American...

'Faulty Gene' Fix Could Slow Spread Of Pancreatic Cancer

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 30.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle

A new discovery may offer a glimmer of hope to patients with one of the deadliest cancers, research has shown. Scientists have identified a previou...

Proteins That Help Prevent Head, Neck, Breast And Pancreatic Cancer Discovered

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 03.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle

A protein that slashes the survival rates of head and neck cancer sufferers has been discovered - leaving scientists feeling positive that it could be...

Two Rashers Of Bacon A Day May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Eating too much processed meat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to research published today. The study, published in the Briti...

How Trace Elements In Food Slash Pancreatic Cancer Risks

PA | Posted 20.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

High levels of the trace elements selenium and nickel may help cut the risk of deadly pancreatic cancer, according to new research. The elements...

Hug a Hoodie - They may be the Next Steve Jobs

Amy Lamé | Posted 06.12.2011 | UK
Amy Lamé

The twitterverse has been alive with tributes, prayers and praise since news of Steve's death. A simple tweet from @jwmoss got me thinking. "Steve Jobs was born out of wedlock, put up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college, then changed the world. What's your excuse?"