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PAC-MANN diagnoses early-stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy

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Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer.

Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.

PAC-MANN was able to identify 73% of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases across all stages.

It was also able to rule out 98% of patients without cancer.

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English

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