Tag: imaging biomarkers
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Johns Hopkins Study Links Mild Pancreatic Duct Dilatation to Higher Cancer Risk
New findings spotlight a potential early warning sign Researchers at Johns Hopkins have explored how even mild dilatation of the pancreatic duct could be associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The study, which analyzed imaging data and patient outcomes, suggests that what doctors once considered a minor anatomical variation warrants closer attention when…
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Mild Pancreatic Duct Dilatation Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
Understanding the Link Between Duct Dilation and Pancreatic Cancer Risk Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with rising incidence and late-stage discovery that often limits treatment options. A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine sheds light on a potential early warning sign: mild pancreatic duct dilatation. The finding suggests that even subtle changes…
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Mild Pancreatic Duct Dilatation Signals Higher Cancer Risk, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
New Insights into Pancreatic Cancer Risk Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly cancers, with the National Institutes of Health projecting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma to become the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States by 2030. In this landscape, researchers at Johns Hopkins have explored whether a seemingly small anatomical change—the mild…