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Cancer surveillance awareness and practice among families at increased risk for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Cancer - 1 Jul 2021
Everett Jessica N, Burgos Gabriela, Chun Jennifer, Baptiste Ariele, Khanna Lauren G, Oberstein Paul E, Simeone Diane M
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BACKGROUND: Early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an important goal for improving survival. Individuals who meet published guidelines for surveillance may be underidentified, and family communication about risk represents a pathway to increasing participation in surveillance. We investigated the uptake of and barriers to surveillance in at-risk relatives of clinic patients. METHODS: We...
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