Gene mutation found for aggressive form of pancreatic cancer

A mutated gene common to adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC) tumors has been discovered by researchers -- the first known unique molecular signature for this rare, but particularly virulent, form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with roughly 45,220 new cases diagnosed and more than 38,400 deaths annually. Both numbers are rising. ASC cases are infrequent, but typically have a worse prognosis than more common types of panc...