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 Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:20 pm
So here we go the second contest will be for Pancreatic. Duration: Sunday April 10th to Saturday April 16thReward: 200k to the winner. Rules: You must take a picture of yourself for this contest and since pancreatic is something that affects the pancreas I want you to take a pic of the pancreas region and you must include the purple ribbon for Pancreatic. You can make a sign or just take a pic with the purple ribbon in the pic. Only 2 pictures or entries are allowed per person. Stay within the TOS for Gaia. Other: The winner will be picked by voting. I will open voting up Saturday April 16th at 11am and it will be open until Tuesday April 19th 11am. The guild that inspired this contest: TDM GuildNo entries.
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:21 pm
 Source for information: Pancreactic Each year, about 37,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. About one in 76 people in the U.S. will develop the disease. Pancreatic cancer affects about equal numbers of men and women, almost always after the age of 45.
Cancer of the pancreas barely makes the top 10 most common cancers in the U.S. However, pancreatic cancer's tendency to spread silently before diagnosis makes it the fourth deadliest cancer diagnosis.
Pancreatic cancer is classified according to which part of the pancreas is affected: the part that makes digestive secretions (exocrine) or the part that makes insulin and other hormones (endocrine).
Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer
Although there are several different types of pancreatic cancer, 95% of cases are due to pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Other less common exocrine pancreatic cancers include:
Adenosquamous carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Giant cell carcinoma
Acinar cell carcinoma
The exocrine pancreas makes up 95% of the pancreas, so it's not surprising that most pancreatic cancers arise here.
Endocrine Pancreatic Cancer
Other cells of the pancreas make hormones that are released directly into the bloodstream (endocrine system). Cancer arising from one of these cells is called neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer or islet cell pancreatic cancer.
Endocrine pancreatic cancers are quite rare, and are named according to what kind of hormone-producing cell it starts from:
Insulinomas (from an insulin-producing cell)
Glucagonomas (from a glucagon-producing cell)
Somatostatinomas (from a somatostatin-making cell)
Gastrinomas (from a gastrin-producing cell)
VIPomas (from vasoactive intestinal peptide-making cell)
Endocrine tumors usually are not cancer at all; they are nonmalignant growths. These "benign" tumors are not considered pancreatic cancer. However, they may grow to a large size or secrete unhealthy quantities of hormones, causing medical problems.
Ampullary Cancer (Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater)
Cancer can develop where the tube (duct) that drains the pancreas enters the small intestine (an opening called the ampulla). Although it's not technically pancreatic cancer, ampullary cancer causes symptoms similar to pancreatic cancer, and is treated similarly.
Causes of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas grow, divide, and spread uncontrollably, forming a malignant tumor. The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown.
Smoking is the major risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Cigarette smoking roughly doubles the risk for pancreatic cancer. People with diabetes or chronic pancreatitis are also at increased risk.
Age, male gender, and family history are other risk factors for pancreatic cancer.
Prevention of Pancreatic Cancer
There is no known way to prevent pancreatic cancer. Not smoking, keeping a healthy weight, and eating a plant-based diet should reduce your risk for pancreatic cancer.
Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
In addition to a history and physical exam, imaging tests may be performed to help make the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. These tests include:
Ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
A definitive diagnosis of pancreatic cancer only comes from removal of cancer tissue (biopsy). This can be done with a needle through the skin, during endoscopy, or with an operation.
Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is treated in several ways, alone or in combination:
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Palliative care
Surgery is generally done to attempt to cure pancreatic cancer, but it may also be done to lessen or prevent symptoms. Chemotherapy and radiation are often given together, with or without surgery, to slow pancreatic cancer's growth. Palliative care aims to reduce discomfort for people whose pancreatic cancer cannot be cured.
What to Expect From Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a serious condition. Most cases of pancreatic cancer have already spread at the time of diagnosis, making a full cure unlikely. Treatments can allow people to live longer with pancreatic cancer, and help them feel better. Clinical trials are ongoing to discover more effective ways of treating pancreatic cancer.
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:22 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:30 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:00 pm
Sad there was not a single entry.
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