80% inaccuracy in early pancreatic cancer staging found in Cedars-Sinai Cancer study.

A Cedars-Sinai Cancer study in JAMA reveals that staging for early pancreatic cancer is inaccurate in about 80% of cases, based on data from over 48,000 patients. This misclassification can misguide treatment and affect research eligibility, particularly failing to identify lymph node involvement. The study highlights the urgent need for improved diagnostic and screening technologies to enhance patient outcomes, as early-stage detection significantly increases survival rates.

September 05, 2024
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