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Early detection of pancreatic cancer.
The lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jul 2020
Pereira Stephen P, Oldfield Lucy, Ney Alexander, Hart Phil A, Keane Margaret G, Pandol Stephen J, Li Debiao, Greenhalf William, Jeon Christie Y, Koay Eugene J, Almario Christopher V, Halloran Christopher, Lennon Anne Marie, Costello Eithne
Abstract excerpt
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is most frequently detected at an advanced stage. Such late detection restricts treatment options and contributes to a dismal 5-year survival rate of 3-15%. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is relatively uncommon and screening of the asymptomatic adult population is not feasible or recommended with current modalities. However, screening of individuals in high-risk groups is...
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