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Pancreatic cancer.

Authors :
Al-Bazy SA
Werge MP
Gluud LL
Therkildsen C
Novovic S
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2023 Jun 05; Vol. 185 (23).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Pancreatic cancer poses a challenge in healthcare and is one of a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In 2021, around 1,000 new cases were diagnosed in Denmark. The disease itself is associated with a poor prognosis. Partly due to its silent nature and partly due to the lack of sensitive and specific tumour markers for early detection. The five-year survival rate among patients with pancreatic cancer in Denmark is 5-6%. I this review, we describe the current diagnostic and treatment options as well as the status on cancer-predictive biomarkers and their screening potential.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
185
Issue :
23
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37325980