Pancreatic Cancer: Pathogenesis, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Pancreatic Cancer: Pathogenesis, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a clinically challenging cancer, due to both its late stage at diagnosis and its resistance to chemotherapy…

NHS Launches Initiative to Detect Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer

The NHS has initiated a three-year pilot project to enhance early detection of pancreatic cancer, targeting over 300 GP practices across England. This initiative focuses on identifying individuals over 60 who are at elevated risk by reviewing patient records for early warning signs like recent diabetes diagnoses and sudden weight loss. Patients flagged as at-risk will be promptly offered blood tests and CT scans to confirm or rule out cancer. Gi…