Increased VEGF expression occurs in most human tumours including pancreatic cancer (Yoshiji et al, 1996; Soh et al, 2000; Huang et al, 2001; Deryugina et al, 2002; Bremnes et al, 2006; Ozdemir et al, 2006; Black and Dinney, 2007). The gene discussed is VEGFA; the disease is neoplasm.