U-M researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer

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Added: March 5, 2009 | Time 01:58 | Views: 226

Pancreatic cancer is the 11th most common cause of cancer in the United States, but it is the 4th leading cause of cancer death. Each year, about 40-thousand Americans are diagnosed with the disease; within 5 years, almost all will die from it. University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
researchers have uncovered an important piece of the puzzle.

Topics: Cancer

Tags: biomarker, Diane Simeone, pancreatic cancer gene, university of michigan health

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