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Vitamin D Analog Shows Promise in Breaking Pancreatic Cancer's Defenses

A small clinical trial suggests a vitamin D analog may dismantle pancreatic cancer's protective shield, making tumors more susceptible to chemotherapy and immune attack, particularly in patients with high levels of the vitamin D receptor.

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A small clinical trial suggests a vitamin D analog may dismantle pancreatic cancer's protective shield, making tumors more susceptible to chemotherapy and immune attack, particularly in patients with high levels of the vitamin D receptor.