Screening and Early Detection

Pancreatic cancer is too often diagnosed in late stages. Early detection of pancreatic cancer can make a big difference in a patient's outcome. How are researchers identifying those at highest risk and what screening tests are  tests are under development?

32 Articles

Laboratory equipment including pipes, pipettes
Research
October 21, 2016 • 5 Min

Can a Pancreatic Cancer Screening Test Become a Reality?

Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman discusses screening options for pancreatic cancer and criteria for people who might want to get screened.

Laboratory test tubes filled with clear liquid and sitting in a rack lit with green and purple lights
Research
May 23, 2016 • 5 Min

A Liquid Biopsy for Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Bert Vogelstein and his team at Johns Hopkins are working with a blood test called a liquid biopsy, which tests cells for mutations related to cancer.