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   What causes pancreatic cancer?

   • Pancreatic cancer happens when cells in the pancreas develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. In healthy cells, the instructions tell the cells to grow and multiply at a set rate. The cells die at a set time. In cancer cells, the changes give different instructions.

   Pancreatic cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What is a pancreatic cancer test?

   • The test is a liquid biopsy, a type of test that uses blood or other bodily fluids to detect or monitor cancer. For the vast majority of people with pancreatic cancer, their cancer is found when it has already crept into other organs and can’t be removed with surgery.

   Blood Test Accurately Detects Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer

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   What are the different types of pancreatic cancer?

   • The most common type of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This type begins in the cells that line the ducts that carry digestive enzymes out of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer rarely is found at its early stages when the chance of curing it is greatest.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPancreatic cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 4, 2024 · Learn about pancreatic cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the pancreas. Find out the risk factors, signs, complications and treatment options from Mayo Clinic experts.

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3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › signs-thatPancreatic cancer: Some signs that cancer has spread

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   6 days ago · Pancreatic cancer is a type of carcinoma that develops in the cells of the pancreatic duct. In the United States, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths. Pancreatic cancer...

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › stages-ofPancreatic cancer: Stages, outlook, and FAQs - Medical News Today

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   May 1, 2024 · This article outlines the different stages of pancreatic cancer and lists some potential symptoms. It also provides information on how doctors diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer and considers ...

5. radiopaedia.org › articles › pancreatic-ductalPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma | Radiology Reference ...

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   5 days ago · Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, frequently referred to as pancreatic cancer, makes up the vast majority (~90%) of all pancreatic neoplasms and remains a disease with a very poor prognosis and high morbidity.

6. www.cancer.gov › news-events › cancer-currents-blogmicroRNA-Based Liquid Biopsy Detects Early Pancreatic Cancer

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   May 10, 2024 · Scientists have developed a blood test that can accurately detect early-stage pancreatic cancer, according to results from a large study. The test is a liquid biopsy, a type of test that uses blood or other bodily fluids to detect or monitor cancer. For the vast majority of people with pancreatic cancer, their cancer is found when it has ...