GI (Gastro-Intestinal) News is where we will put articles of interest to those with PJS. Studies, trials, and the like are generally reported in professional publications but not widely published in the major media. As articles become available, links will be given here to help keep you up to date. If you find an article you feel would be beneficial for this section, use the email link at the bottom of the page.
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Pancreatic Cancer
Cardiac hormones inhibit growth of cultured pancreatic cancer cells (6/20/2003)
Genes differentially expressed in pancreatic cancer identified (6/13/2003)
Mutations in Fanconi's anemia genes linked to pancreatic cancer (5/27/2003)
FDA approves MGI Pharma, Helsinn anti-nausea drug (7/25/2003)
HRT use seen protective for some cancers (7/4/2003)
5-FU enhances expression of tumor antigens, perhaps cancer vaccine efficacy (5/7/2003)
Down-regulation of survivin key to sulindac's anti-cancer effects (4/9/2003)
Guanylyl cyclase C expression may indicate gastrointestinal malignancies (4/7/2003)
Tumour Suppressors keep cancer on the run (3/2003)
Italian pizza may reduce risk of digestive tract cancers (7/21/2003)
Consumption of fried or baked potatoes does not increase cancer risk (6/24/2003)
COX-2 inhibitors not cost-effective for patients at average GI risk (5/19/2003)
Screening for colorectal cancer lags behind prostate cancer testing in US (3/18/2003)
Organically Grown Foods Higher In Cancer-fighting Chemicals Than Conventionally Grown Foods (3/4/2003)
Melanoma: Sunburn effects dissected (3/2003)
Fruit consumption in childhood may prevent adult cancers (2/21/2003)
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Update: 21.Jan.'04