Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance and Survival of High-Risk Individuals
Amanda L. Blackford,
Marcia Irene Canto,
Mohamad Dbouk
et al.
Abstract:ImportancePancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a deadly disease with increasing incidence. The majority of PDACs are incurable at presentation, but population-based screening is not recommended. Surveillance of high-risk individuals for PDAC may lead to early detection, but the survival benefit is unproven.ObjectiveTo compare the survival of patients with surveillance-detected PDAC with US national data.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis comparative cohort study was conducted in multiple US academic m… Show more
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