Can pancreatic cancer be stopped in its tracks? Radical tactic raises hopes
Researchers are exploring a 'cancer interception' strategy to treat abnormal tissues before they develop into lethal pancreatic cancer. Recent success with a new drug in mice has provided fresh optimism for this preventative approach.
Why it matters
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, and early interception could significantly improve patient survival rates.
Heidi Ledford reports for Nature from Seattle, Washington.
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Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Save article View saved research Early detection of pancreatic cancer (red; artificially coloured) could help to improve the survival rates of a highly lethal disease. Credit: PDC/SPL
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