Researchers develop blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Researchers develop blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported investigators have developed a blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Researchers identify new blood markers that may detect early pancreatic cancer

NIH-funded, four-marker panel could one day help catch one of deadliest cancers at more treatable stages.

New blood test could catch pancreatic cancer earlier

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers, mostly because it is usually found too late. About 95% of pancreatic cancer cases are a type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC. If doctors catch it early, while it’s still in the pancreas, patients have a much better chance of living longer—up to 44% survive […] The post New blood test could catch pancreatic cancer earlier appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.