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Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Tumor-associated neutrophils regulate PDAC progression via TGF-β and CXCR2 pathways
Can stopping white blood cells help stop pancreatic cancer from growing?
This systematic review examined tumor-associated neutrophils (TANs) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
White blood cells that shield pancreatic cancer from treatment can be reprogrammed to fight the disease instead of fueling its growth.
Frontiers
Apr 9, 2026
Oncology
Cohort
Epigenomic ctDNA profiling identifies PDAC subtypes and improves prognostication over tissue-based methods in metastatic disease
Can a blood test predict pancreatic cancer subtypes better than tissue samples?
This multi-institutional cohort study evaluated epigenomic profiling of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for subtyping pancreatic ductal adenoc…
A new blood test matches tissue samples and predicts patient outcomes better for metastatic pancreatic cancer, offering a hopeful step towar…
medRxiv
Apr 9, 2026
Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
New-onset diabetes in adults over 50 associated with higher pancreatic cancer risk within 3 years
Could new diabetes after age 50 signal hidden pancreatic cancer?
A systematic review found individuals around 50 years and over with new-onset diabetes have a higher risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcino…
New diabetes after age 50 might signal hidden pancreatic cancer, as patients face a higher risk of diagnosis within three years compared to …
Frontiers
Apr 6, 2026