Blood test to detect pancreatic cancer early

Researchers are developing a new blood test that could detect pancreatic cancer early by looking for cancer signals in your blood. This study compares blood samples from people recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, people with non-cancerous pancreatic conditions, and healthy people to train a computer program to recognize cancer signals. If successful, this blood test could someday help catch pancreatic cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.

Pancreatic cancer is often found late because there are no simple early warning signs, which makes it hard to treat. Researchers hope this new blood test could find pancreatic cancer much earlier, when treatment may be more effective.