Vitamin D drug may help crack pancreatic cancer’s protective shield
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A vitamin D analog may help break down pancreatic cancer’s protective defenses, potentially making tumors more vulnerable to chemotherapy and immune attack. A small clinical trial found encouraging responses, especially in patients whose tumors had high levels of the vitamin D receptor. (via Science Daily)
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