Pancreatic Cancer, Blood Test

Blood Test for Early Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise
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Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that
The American Cancer Society estimates that 67,400 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and nearly 52,000 will die from the disease.
Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads
Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body. The test could be used for routine screening to improve the disease’s low survival rate 1.
New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest cancers.
Common cancer type could be detected with new blood test
A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. Doctors speak about how this could improve screening rates and outcomes.
Blood test finds early stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy: 4 study notes
A new blood test has been found to detect early stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy when used alongside a carbohydrate antigen 19-9 test, according to a study published Feb. 12 in Science Translational Medicine.
Highly Accurate Blood Test Detects Pancreatic Cancer with 98% Specificity
OHSU's PAC-MANN test offers a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer detection, using a small blood sample to monitor protease activity with high accuracy.
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When blood cancer starts to spread
When blood cancer cells break through the bone and multiply, tumor cells become dangerously diverse and the immune response in the region changes, researchers report. The detailed insights into cancer ...
Early detection of childhood blood cancer can save lives: Signs and symptoms every parent should know
Leukemia is a leading cause of death among children in India, with over 30,000 cases diagnosed annually. Early diagnosis is ...
International Childhood Cancer Day: understanding the 33% impact of blood cancer in South Africa
Childhood blood cancer devastates families across South Africa, with survival rates alarmingly low. Discover the challenges ...
Why Is Blood Cancer Focused Moleculin Biotech Stock Trading More Than 400% On Thursday?
Moleculin Biotech received FDA guidance reducing its Phase 3 trial size for Annamycin in AML. First unblinding is expected in ...
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Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant Effective in Patients With Blood Cancer
Unrelated cord blood transplant demonstrated efficacy in patients with blood cancer after microcystic adnexal carcinoma.
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A pancreatic cancer blood test called PAC-MANN could spot the disease early
The test relies on a magnetic nanoparticle linked to fluorescent molecules to detect pancreatic cancer proteins.
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Blood or Marrow Transplant Recipients Face Higher Skin Cancer Risk, Study Shows
Risk factors for secondary skin cancer after blood or marrow transplant include those who had treatment with a monoclonal ...