Markers of pancreatic cancer: working toward early detection.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-10-3074 and PMC identifier 3079322.
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Abstract
Because early detection of pancreatic cancer is the best way to cure this disease, investigators continue to try to identify accurate markers of early pancreatic cancer. Because early-stage pancreatic cancer is generally asymptomatic, the only reliable way to detect it is by targeting individuals at increased risk for pancreatic screening.
Medical subject headings
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
- Early Detection of Cancer
- Pancreatic Neoplasms