Research
Unlocking the potential of immunotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer
We take a look at how immunotherapy works, and explore the research that is taking place to investigate it’s potential as a new treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Resources
This is a one-stop shop of resources and support for the pancreatic cancer research community.
Research Resource Map
Our response to the daraxonrasib clinical study and KRAS inhibitors
Our comment on daraxonrasib results and the promising group of therapies known as KRAS inhibitors.
Results from small pancreatic cancer vaccine trial show promise
Pancreatic Cancer UK's Head of Research, Dr Madina Kara comments on early trial results which found seven of the eight people whose immune system responded to a pancreatic cancer vaccine are still alive six years later.
New combination of drugs shown to effectively treat pancreatic cancer in mice
Our Head of Research, Dr Madina Kara, comments on the recent news that scientists from the Spanish National Research Centre have been able to eliminate pancreatic cancer tumours in mice using a combination of three different drugs.
Pancreatic cancer breath test trial involving thousands of patients launches
A world-first breath test for pancreatic cancer will be trialled nationally on thousands of patients with an unknown diagnosis.
Our impact so far on the early detection of pancreatic cancer
Early detection saves lives. Currently, over 80% of people with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed too late to receive potentially life-saving treatment.
Our achievements and impact in early detection
Unpicking the genetic basis of pancreatic cancer
Although most cases of pancreatic cancer do not run in families, around 1 in 10 are thought to be inherited. We took a look at how understanding the genetic basis of pancreatic cancer could pave the way for new ways to prevent and treat this disease.
Four things we’ve learnt about immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
Our Grand Challenge award researchers explored the best way to use immunotherapy alongside other promising new treatments for pancreatic cancer. Here we look at how this award has advanced our knowledge and moved us closer to treatment breakthroughs.
New NHS Blood Test Trial Unveiled to Improve early detection for 12 Common Cancers
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, has announced a new blood test trail which aims to help improve the early detection of the 12 most common cancers – including pancreatic cancer