Apple stock shaken by rumour Oct 4, 2008
In 2004, Jobs, 53, said he had undergone successful surgery to remove a rare type of pancreatic cancer. Volatile trading in Apple's shares on Friday may also have been influenced by Barclays Capital's report that it slashed its price target on Apple to $135 a share from $180. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
New Class of Drugs Might Cause Congenital Heart Defects Oct 4, 2008
There are published reports of various GSK-3 inhibitors showing promise against diabetes, pancreatic cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Those reports do not mention human trials, planned or ongoing, that would require assessment of the risk of birth defects. (MEDLINEplus)
Study links pancreatic cancer to hepatitis B Oct 3, 2008
People with pancreatic cancer are more likely than those without the disease to have been infected with the hepatitis B virus, a study has shown for the first time. The finding suggests that hepatitis B - already known to cause liver cancer in some patients - may also increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of tumor ... More work is needed to determine whether the virus really can cause pancreatic cancer. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Janet A. Walser (1944-2008) (7) Oct 3, 2008
died Wednesday, Sept. 3, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, of pancreatic cancer. She was born July 22, 1944, in Clinton, Ill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
EAST HADDAM - East Haddam resident George Gargano and Colchester resident John Ringo have written a musical concerning pancreatic cancer, and are looking for four males between the age 17 and 25. One is the male lead, a tenor. (Middletown Press, CT)
Chugai Hosts a Charity Concert Christmas Concert in Yokohama Featuring Star Philharmonic Chorus Oct 3, 2008
Ichi, Ni no San de Onsenni Hairu Kai; Ever Spring; (NPO) Josei Tokuyuno Gan no Support Group -Orange Tea; Gan to Tomoni Ikiru Kai; (NPO) Ganno Kodomo wo Mamoru Kai; (NPO) CancerNet Japan; (NPO) Group Nexus; (NPO) Japan Wellness; Cancer Patients Society "Shalom"; "Sukusuku," a Family Group of Children with Retinoblastoma; Ovary Cancer Patients' Group "Smiley"; Pink Ribbon Society "Sophia"; Soleil; Gan Kanja to Kazoku Izoku no Kai Dongurinokai; Chiba Breast Cancer Patients' Group "Nemuno Kai";... (JCN Network, Japan)
Coroner to probe radiation link Sep 25, 2008
Arthur Reader, who died of pancreatic cancer, worked in the University of Manchester's Rutherford Building. A report has already questioned whether the building could have contributed to the deaths of two former lecturers. (BBC News -- UK)
Georgia biotech firms growing with help of federal grants Sep 25, 2008
NIH grants are nurturing research at UGA on medical conditions such as influenza and pancreatic cancer. A five-year, $10 million grant will help support a Southeast consortium for stem cell research, headquartered at UGA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Plant Antioxidant May Protect Against Radiation Exposure Sep 25, 2008
27, 2008) Researchers have shown for the first time that a natural antioxidant found in grape skins and red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells by reaching to the cell's core energy source, or. (Nov. (Science Daily)
A tale of two cigar-smoking ghosts Sep 25, 2008
Unfortunately Duffy said her grandfather died of pancreatic cancer long before he could accomplish all of his goals. MacLeod s daughter Melba Leite recalled how her father made his wife stop at a residence on his way home from cancer surgery to check on the status of a project. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Environmental website ranks Boston 6th in US Sep 24, 2008
Tarceva, which is approved to treat lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, is made by OSI and sold by Genentech. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Cancer drug access varies widely Sep 24, 2008
DRUGS SURVEYED The drugs in the survey were considered in relation to the following cancers: Avastin: Colon and breast cancer Erbitux: Colon and lung cancer Nexavar: Renal and liver cancer Sutent: Renal cancer Tarceva: Pancreatic cancer. The researchers asked how many cancer sufferers in each area had been given five top cancer drugs that had been recommended to them by their GPs. (BBC News -- UK)
Obituaries in the news Sep 24, 2008
Tellevik, known within the patrol for improving technology and shunning outside politics, died Saturday at his home in the state capital after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his wife Karen said. Chief John Batiste said Tellevik was particularly interested in getting quick help for people with disabled cars, sought outside accreditation for the patrol and made sure that potential leaders received training. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Would you test your child for the cancer gene? Sep 24, 2008
She also never met my who mom died of metestatic pancreatic cancer one month before i became pregnant. Knowledge is power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers Sep 24, 2008
MONDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) -- A preliminary study shows that radiosurgery may be a viable treatment for recurring pancreatic cancer. Researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, using their precise CyberKnife to perform radiosurgery, had 28 patients experience median survival of 5. (MEDLINEplus)
Jefferson scientists deliver toxic genes to effectively kill pancreatic cancer cells Sep 24, 2008
PHILADELPHIA A research team, led by investigators at the Department of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, has achieved a substantial "kill" of pancreatic cancer cells by using nanoparticles to successfully deliver a deadly diphtheria toxin gene. The findings set to be published in the October issue of Cancer Biology py reflect the first time this unique strategy has been tested in pancreatic cancer cells, and the... (EurekAlert!)
UNC Charlotte honors local professor and author Sep 24, 2008
Murphy died this month after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 79. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Scientists kill cancer cells with gene Sep 24, 2008
WASHINGTON: A research team killed off pancreatic cancer cells by getting nanoparticles to deliver a deadly diphtheria toxin gene to the targeted area. This approach, tested successfully for the first time in pancreatic cancer cells, opens the way to future pre-clinical animal studies, and possibly a new clinical approach ... They also demonstrated that the treatment targets only pancreatic cancer cells and leaves normal cells alone, thus providing a potential 'therapeutic window. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
CMU's Pausch memorial to be streamed live Sep 23, 2008
has planned a memorial Monday at 4:30 p.m. for Professor Randy Pausch, who died July 25 at age 47 of pancreatic cancer. Pausch gained international recognition after his Last Lecture, in which he stressed the importance of realizing one s childhood dreams. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
'He lived life large' - CMU remembers Randy Pausch Sep 23, 2008
Pausch, 47, died of pancreatic cancer July 25 in Chesapeake, Va. The husband and father of three taught computer science for 10 years at CMU and was co-founder of the Entertainment Technology Center, an engineering and arts joint venture in South Oakland. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Edwin Griffith, 69, 'soul-winning' minister Sep 23, 2008
died Saturday of pancreatic cancer at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Unity Baptist Church in Ashland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
CMU remembers Randy Pausch Sep 23, 2008
Michael Henninger/Post-Gazette Stuffed Tigger figures sit on every seat at Carnegie Mellon University's Rangos Hall before the start of yesterday's memorial service for Randy Pausch, the late CMU professor who died of pancreatic cancer ... Carnegie Mellon University professor Dan Siewiorek once told Randy Pausch that he was proud of him for letting the world know about his fight against pancreatic cancer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rico Alessandro, an inspiring friend to many in North End; 52 Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Alessandro, who was born with cerebral palsy, died Sept. 21 from pancreatic cancer at the North End Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center. He was 52. (Boston Globe)
New options when an old enemy returns Sep 22, 2008
In review study, researchers say CyberKnife is a safe treatment option for recurrent pancreatic cancer in some patients and can be delivered in only a week's time. BOSTON -- Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging malignancies to treat, and recurrence is common, even after initial treatment with surgery and radiation ... For the study, Lominska and his colleagues evaluated the safety of radiosurgery using CyberKnife by reviewing the records of patients treated for pancreatic cancer at... (EurekAlert!)
Web site provides comfort, hope without intrusion Sep 22, 2008
Sherry Darnell s husband, Jimmy, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June and died Aug. 3. The CaringBridge Web site was our lifeline to friends and family across the nation during Jimmy s sudden illness. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
CMU to hold memorial for late 'last lecture' prof Sep 22, 2008
Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2006. A year later, he gave the popular 76-minute speech titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams." The lecture became the inspiration for a book "The Last Lecture," co-written by Pausch and Wall Street Journal writer Jeffrey Zaslow. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Chemotherapy Without Side Effects? Sep 21, 2008
Hurley long ago chose fighting cancer as his life's work after his father died of pancreatic cancer. "In 1975, I made a pledge that I was going to do my best to do something about this disease," he said. (Fox News)
Google co-founder's shock announcement Sep 20, 2008
Perhaps Brin decided to disclose his vulnerability to the illness early after seeing Apple's share price tank in July on speculation that the company's founder and CEO, Steve Jobs, was suffering from a recurrence of pancreatic cancer. In an earlier post, Brin explained the reasoning behind his naming of the blog: "While Google is a play on googol, 'too' is a play on the much smaller number - two. It also means 'in addition', as this blog reflects my life outside of work". (Sydney Morning Herald)
The New York Metropolitan Opera remembers Pavarotti Sep 20, 2008
Most of all, Pavarotti, who died of pancreatic cancer, would have been touched to see his great colleague James Levine recuperating steadily and conducting so well after his own bout with cancer. Levine may still be a little weak on his feet, because he did not join the chorus and orchestra on stage to take a bow at the end. (International Herald Tribune)
Don't Panic. Band getting honor it deserves Sep 19, 2008
Mere months into their summer tour, Houser succumbed to pancreatic cancer, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy and some big shoes to fill. The death of Houser, who was only 40 years old at the time, would be the true test of the band's devotion to one another and to their music. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mary L. Blake Sep 19, 2008
She valiantly battled health problems the past 16 years including a nearly fatal heart stoppage in April 1992 and pancreatic cancer, diagnosed in 2002. She was a life-long Muscatine resident who dearly loved and was extremely dedicated to all her family. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Joseph Mitro Sep 18, 2008
Half Moon Bay Review. Half Moon Bay, CA Last updated on Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008 - 11:27:53 am PDT. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Nanomedical Approach Targets Multiple Cancer Genes, Shrinks Tumors More Effectively Sep 18, 2008
14, 1998) Physicians at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center have launched a new experimental treatment for inoperable pancreatic cancer using a form of a virus that causes the common. . (Science Daily)
New Drug Substantially Extends Survival In Pancreatic Cancer Sep 18, 2008
17, 2008) A new form of chemotherapy that destroys new blood vessels that grow around tumors has produced excellent results in a phase II trial of patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer, researchers report at the 33rd Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Stockholm ... "These results are the best I have ever seen in palliative treatment in pancreatic cancer," Prof ... 6, 2005) A new treatment for pancreatic cancer developed by clinical researchers of Norris Cotton... (Science Daily)
New iPods unveiled Sep 17, 2008
Questions have swirled about Jobs' health after the pancreatic cancer survivor appeared gaunt at a recent event. Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Apple's chief takes pains to point out he feels well Sep 15, 2008
(Jobs was diagnosed with a rare but treatable form of pancreatic cancer in 2003. Austin blogs for the Waltham public relations firm Racepoint Group. (Boston Globe)
Houser: 'He had a heart of gold' Sep 14, 2008
The seminal guitarist and co-founder of Widespread Panic, Houser died six years ago at the age of 40, a victim of pancreatic cancer. While his untimely death was a sorrowful time for many, it wasn't entirely unexpected as Houser battled the disease for several months. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Suzanne Sommers' 8 Steps To Wellness Sep 13, 2008
"It's the chemicals, and diet sodas. One diet soda so over-stimulates the neurons of the brain, it literally excites them to death in six-to-eight hours. That's one diet soda. ... Chemicals, if you wonder why there's such an epidemic of brain tumors, pancreatic cancer, cancer everywhere, people are sick, people are not well, it's the chemicals. It's the greatest environmental assault in the history of mankind right now.". Take nutrition seriously. (CBS News -- Early Show)
NFLPA starts identifying Upshaw replacements Sep 12, 2008
Upshaw died of pancreatic cancer last month, leaving the union without an executive director while heading into a critical juncture ... Hall of Fame guard (Raiders, 1967-81) and NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 63. (ESPN -- Football News)
NFLPA seeks firm to ID executive candidates Sep 12, 2008
Upshaw died of pancreatic cancer last month, leaving the union without an executive director while heading into a critical juncture. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Girl sees stars at Hollywood gala Sep 12, 2008
Swayze's appearance was his first public one since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. The Dirty Dancing star received a standing ovation as he stepped on Kodak Theatre Stage during the Stand Up To Cancer telethon. (Pekin Times, IL)
U.S. Hospitals 'Flunk' Colon Cancer, Study Finds Sep 12, 2008
(July 23, 2008) Why do patients with gastric or pancreatic cancer live longer when they are treated at cancer centers or high-volume hospitals than patients treated at low-volume or community hospitals. New research. (Science Daily)
Health InfoCenter Sep 12, 2008
Have a first degree relative with pancreatic cancer (parent, brother, sister or child). Be between the ages of 50 and 80 years old. (WCAX.com, VT)
Want to Be Happy? Start Reading Books Sep 12, 2008
The dream of every woman to have slim and trim figure, from now on, may not just be linked to looking attractive with prefect posture but may also be associated with cutting down on the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. by - September 2, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
Stanley "Stash" Rutter Sep 11, 2008
Donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 877-272-6226. Copyright. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Newsweek: Apples ado about (almost) nothing Sep 11, 2008
One reason for the scare is that Jobs was treated for pancreatic cancer a few years ago. Apple PR didn't help matters when they first tried to explain away his appearance by saying he'd had a "common bug." Later word leaked that Jobs underwent surgery earlier this year and suffered some complications. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Antiangiogenic Drugs Impede Chemotherapy-stimulated Tumor Recovery Sep 11, 2008
In contrast, coadministration of bevacizumab with gemcitabine for treatment of pancreatic cancer does not increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy alone. "Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain how antiangiogenic drugs enhance the treatment efficacy of cytotoxic chemotherapy, including impairing the ability of chemotherapy-responsive tumors to regrow after therapy," says author Dr. Yuval Shaked. (Science Daily)
Apple unveils new Nano, Touch and software Sep 11, 2008
Jobs, who is 53 and has battled pancreatic cancer, dominated the stage for all but a few minutes of an hourlong event - his presence a reminder that his charisma remains the slender reed upon which Apple's fortunes rest. Apple shares slid $6. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Entwistle lawyer diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Sep 11, 2008
Elliot Weinstein, the defense attorney who represented in the murder of his wife and baby, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Stephanie Page, an attorney who worked with Weinstein on the Entwistle case, said Weinstein is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Apple looks to holidays in iPod Touch price cut Sep 10, 2008
Some investors had speculated he might be ill again after he had a successful surgery to treat pancreatic cancer in 2004. "Just the fact that Steve Jobs was up there was a positive," said Munster, based in Minneapolis. (Boston Globe)
Jobs defies health rumours with iPod fit for Christmas Sep 10, 2008
His battle with pancreatic cancer is four years behind him, and friends have said the disease has not returned but concede that he has been ill. On stage in San Francisco, though, Mr Jobs left it at that one flashed message. (Independent)
Anderson not interested in NFLPA leadership role Sep 10, 2008
Hall of Fame guard (Raiders, 1967-81) and NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 63. . (ESPN -- Football News)
Benefit to honor fallen Brewton firefighter Sep 10, 2008
He served for nine years before being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and dying in 2007. Children's Hospital of Alabama is the 10th busiest pediatric medical center in the United States. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Apples Jobs: Reports of my death exaggerated Sep 10, 2008
Apple has since said Jobs, 53, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, suffered from a bug and is better. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gene domino effect behind brain, pancreatic tumors Sep 10, 2008
Teams led by Johns Hopkins University examined more than 20,000 genes in tumors taken from 24 pancreatic cancer patients and 22 patients with the most dangerous brain tumor, called glioblastoma multiforme ... The typical pancreatic cancer contained 63 genetic alterations and the average brain tumor 60, Hopkins researchers reported in Science ... One particular pancreatic cancer pathway contains a variety of genes mutated in only a few people, but regardless of which gene ran amok, the whole... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Apple's Jobs Says He's Healthy: Report Sep 10, 2008
CNBC quoted Jobs -- who in 2004 said he had undergone successful surgery to remove a rare type of pancreatic cancer -- as saying in an interview, "I'm doing just fine. I'm healthy.". Earlier on Tuesday, Jobs had poked fun at reports of his poor health. (ABC News -- Wire)
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 (50) Sep 10, 2008
WATERLOO Melba E. O Neill, 81, of Waterloo, died at home Saturday, Sept. 6, of pancreatic cancer; services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, Waterloo, 233-3146, with burial in Geneseo Cemetery, rural Buckingham; visitation for an hour before services Tuesday at the funeral home; memorials to Cedar Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 2880, Waterloo 50704-2880. CASTALIA Marjorie Monroe, 77, of rural Castalia, died at home Sunday, Sept. 7, following a sudden illness; services... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Discovery Challenges Fundamental Tenet Of Cancer Biology Sep 10, 2008
(June 21, 2007) Pancreatic cancer has the poorest prognosis of all cancers: the survival rate after five years with the disease is less than five percent and on average, patients who have been diagnosed with it do. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Apple boss shows off new shake and shuffle iPod Nano Sep 10, 2008
In 2004, Mr Jobs, 53, said he had undergone successful surgery to remove a rare type of pancreatic cancer. Bloomberg News erroneously published an obituary of Mr Jobs recently, while investors have been concerned about his health after he appeared gaunt at a product launch in June. (Courier Mail)
Apple launches thinnest iPod, Jobs jokes about health Sep 10, 2008
The company said its 53-year-old chief executive, who survived pancreatic cancer, is well. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Late Comic Mitch Hedberg's Legacy Endures With Do You Believe In Gosh? Sep 10, 2008
Much like Sam Kinison (who died at age 38 in a car crash) and Bill Hicks (who died at 32 from pancreatic cancer) before him, Hedberg's death came at the comic's prime. He'd secured some television development deals and was a fixture on the national club circuit. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Steve Jobs: Not Dead Yet Sep 10, 2008
When Jobs, who battled pancreatic cancer four years ago and has been the subject of whispers of ill health since he appeared looking gaunt at the Macworld conference in June, took the stage today, it was in front of a giant slide that said, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.". This was the perfect photo op, and the world's press was there to videotape, photograph and live-blog it. (Time.com)
Why Apple Doesn't Need The iPod Sep 9, 2008
The real news Tuesday will be the appearance of Jobs, who had surgery to remove pancreatic cancer in 2004 and startled many with his gaunt appearance at a developers' conference in June. The New York Times later reported that Jobs had surgery earlier this year to address "a problem that was contributing to a loss of weight." In other words, investors have more riding on the survival of the man behind the iPod than on the product itself. (Forbes)
Teresinski joins DeKalb Council Sep 9, 2008
Van Buer died in late July after a short battle with pancreatic cancer; his term in office ends in May 2009. Teresinski said in a phone interview Monday before the meeting where he was unanimously approved by the council and took an oath of office that he will be focusing on the city s financial issues. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Benefit to honor fallen Brewton firefighter Sep 9, 2008
He served for nine years before being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and dying in 2007. Children's Hospital of Alabama is the 10th busiest pediatric medical center in the United States. (Brewton Standard, AL)
