While survival from breast and prostate Cancer is increasing, there has been barely any improvement for patients with a lesser-known type of the disease – pancreatic cancer. A new initiative called PRECISION-Panc has now been set up – involving multiple centres across the UK, with funding from Cancer Research UK and other charities – to bring pancreatic cancer treatment in line with that of other cancers. There are various reasons why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat. Dr Chris Lord, Leader of the Gene Function Team here at The Institute of Cancer Research in London, is part of the programme. But there are no targeted treatments approved for pancreatic cancer.
Victoria Steven, of Cancer Research UK, said: "This ambitious project marks a new era for pancreatic cancer and puts Glasgow at the forefront of pancreatic cancer research." Menu of trialsIn Scotland, pancreatic cancer incidence rates have increased by 12% over the past 10 years. Image copyright SPLA new pancreatic cancer project has been launched to find ways to speed up scientific discovery to improve the survival rates of patients. In Scotland, about 620 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 10 years ago, and this has risen to about 790 people. The trials will be led by the CRUK Clinical Trials Unit at Glasgow's Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
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