Thursday, November 30, 2017

Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

A new targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors by preventing spread of the cancer and protecting their heart from damage – a direct result of the tumor. Higher levels of serotonin among other tumor secretions can cause injury to the valves of the heart over time, leading to cardiac impairment – a condition referred to as cardiac carcinoid disease – in these patients.



from Top Health News – ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2i4lHyv
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