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?
33 Articles
Research
December 19, 2016 • 3 Min
New Biopsy Shows Promise For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Trovagene is developing a liquid biopsy for pancreatic cancer patients, to allow doctors to test for cancer and track treatment response.
Screening and Early Detection
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.
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.