The PAC-MANN test was able to differentiate — 98% of the time — between the blood of someone with pancreatic cancer and the ...

The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and near the spleen. It performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine cells release digestive enzymes to assist with breaking down food.

many advanced patients became eligible for resection of pancreatic cancer, bringing a chance of cure. Those who remained ineligible also saw their average life expectancy extending from eight or ...