by PALEMA | 15 October, 2025 | Liver cancer, Research
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the scientific journal The BMJ, shows that a simple blood test can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease. The method could be used in primary care right now, helping to detect cirrhosis and liver...
by PALEMA | 13 October, 2025 | Bile duct cancer, Emergency cancer, Liver cancer, Press release, Research
The Swedish cancer association PALEMA is awarding its research grants for the first time to two promising young cancer researchers in the field of liver and biliary tract cancer. This year’s recipients are Anna Forslund, specialist surgeon at Sahlgrenska University...
by PALEMA | 13 October, 2025 | Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Europe recently interviewed Christina Gerde, patient representative and member of the Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis Working Group at PALEMA. In her powerful message, Christina reminds us. More needs to be done for pancreatic cancer for survival rates...
by PALEMA | 29 September, 2025 | Esophageal cancer (esophageal cancer), Gastric cancer (stomach/ventricular cancer), Research
Until now, PALEMA’s project grants for cancer researchers have been awarded in the field of pancreatic cancer. This year, for the first time, they are also being awarded in the areas of esophageal and gastric cancer. The 2025 project grants are awarded to Elina Azizi,...
by PALEMA | 22 September, 2025 | Liver cancer, Relative
Curtis Jackson was living the life of his dreams – a loving and supportive wife, three wonderful children, and a future that looked as bright as it could be. Then, one day, without warning, the dream was shattered. At the age of 46, Curtis Jackson was diagnosed...
by PALEMA | 17 September, 2025 | Pancreatic cancer, Research
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, but several promising studies presented at ASCO 2025 show progress in locally advanced, resectable and metastatic disease. Several key studies at ASCO 2025 show progress in the treatment of pancreatic...
by PALEMA | 30 July, 2025 | Cancer in general, Research
Exercise should be an integral part of the care plan for cancer patients – for real. Not as a parenthesis in a brochure, but as a prescription, with the same weight as chemotherapy or blood pressure medication, writes Ulf Bengtsson, wellness entrepreneur,...
by PALEMA | 23 July, 2025 | Pancreatic cancer, Research
Pancreatic cancer strikes quickly and mercilessly. Luciano Pavarotti, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Johannes Brost. The names are many, the fates tragic. The diagnosis is a death sentence. But now there is hope. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most...
by PALEMA | 25 January, 2025 | About PALEMA
This year PALEMA turns 10 years old, and we want to recognize and celebrate this in several different ways throughout the year. As part of the celebration, we want to do something new and different – a pilgrimage where we walk for PALEMA, for our diagnoses and...
by PALEMA | 15 January, 2025 | About PALEMA, Relative
Do you feel like you want to talk to someone who is or has been in the same situation as you are now, whether you are a relative or directly affected? Then there is the PALEMA helpline. One of the ambitions of the PALEMA Cancer Association is to offer support and help...
by PALEMA | 29 November, 2024 | Cancer in general
In this article you can read about the importance of vaccinations if the spleen has been removed in connection with surgical procedures in the upper abdomen. The spleen is an immunological organ located high up in the abdomen on the left side below the ribs, in close...
by PALEMA | 22 June, 2024 | About PALEMA
Summer is here and we hope that you can get some relaxation, whether you are a cancer patient or a relative/care giver. We at the office and the editorial team will reduce our activities for a while, but are available for questions. However, it may sometimes take a...
by PALEMA | 17 June, 2024 | Pancreatic cancer
To improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic Cancer UK is investing in research that will help us detect early, treat better and ultimately save lives. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have so far invested £14.4 million (approx. £19.6...
by PALEMA | 15 February, 2024 | Cancer in general, Research
One of the pioneers of research that could lead to the development of customised vaccines for cancer treatment is Catherine J. Wu, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, USA. She is now awarded the Sjöberg Prize of one million US dollars for her efforts. This...
by PALEMA | 30 August, 2023 | Pancreatic cancer, Research
An international research study has shown that pancreatic cancer cells are able to alter the fuel they use to grow and spread to help them survive in difficult environments, a finding that scientists hope could be exploited to develop new treatments for pancreatic...
by PALEMA | 24 August, 2023 | Cancer in general
When patients reject conventional cancer treatment and instead consider complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), a conflict often arises between doctor and patient. This is according to a study that analysed the experiences of doctors and patients in these...
by PALEMA | 5 July, 2023 | About PALEMA
We have now translated parts of our website into English. Many residents in Sweden do not speak Swedish and it is important to be able to reach as many as possible of those affected by our cancer diagnoses. We have received a financial grant from the European...
by PALEMA | 13 June, 2023 | Cancer in general, Research
Extensive research has shown the negative health effects of excessive sugar intake, leading to recommendations to limit the consumption of “free” or added sugar to less than 10% of total calorie intake per day. “Free” sugar is that added during...
