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Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers
Findings of 3 studies focus on brain and pancreatic tumors

Vitamin C Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment
The nutrient shrunk brain, ovarian and pancreatic tumors in mice

More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers
If too few are tested, patient's treatment and prognosis may be affected, study says

Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading
'Smart bomb' curbs metastasis with fewer side effects, study finds

Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers Found
Blood test for 5 proteins could detect disease sooner, when it's more treatable

3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes
Study finds treatment well-tolerated, kept tumors stable for almost 6 months

New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Cancers
Gemzar, everolimus almost doubled survival time with pancreatic, kidney cancers, respectively

Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset
Other alcohol also boosted the risk, as did smoking, study found

Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care
Expenditures will continue to rise as the population ages, experts say

Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications
Patients had less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, study finds