Screening for pancreatic cancer in people with new or worsening diabetes

This research study is looking for early signs of pancreatic cancer in people whose diabetes has recently started or gotten worse. Researchers know that sudden changes in blood sugar control can sometimes be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer, even before other symptoms appear. The study will follow participants for three years with regular blood tests and imaging scans to see if screening can catch pancreatic cancer earlier, when it may be easier to treat.

Pancreatic cancer is often found very late, after it has already spread. New-onset or worsening diabetes can be an early clue that pancreatic cancer is developing. This study exists to find out whether carefully monitoring people with recent diabetes changes can help catch pancreatic cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage.