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PAC-MANN diagnoses early-stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy


Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.

Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Other emerging options for diagnosing pancreatic cancer earlier include spotting biomarkers in urine and even analyzing the bacterial microbiomes on patients' tongues. This promising new blood test could provide another option of detecting pancreatic cancer earlier, hopefully giving patients better odds for survival.

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