Dr. Mark Truty

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as a significant predictor of metastasis and survival in pancreatic cancer

The presence of a specific genetic mutation — KRAS circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) — strongly indicates a higher risk of spread and worse survival rates for people with pancreatic cancer.

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Beyond the Code: Advancing early pancreatic cancer diagnoses

Mayo Clinic pancreatic cancer experts highlight the importance of early diagnosis and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming patient outcomes.

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Looking back on pancreatic cancer, 5 years later

Rita Krueger shares the lessons she has learned from her experience with pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

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5 cosas que debe saber sobre el cáncer de páncreas

La tasa de supervivencia a cinco años para el cáncer de páncreas es solo del 10,8 %. Aquí hay cinco cosas que todos deberían saber sobre este cáncer mortal.

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PET/MRI biomarkers guide personalized treatment for people with pancreatic cancer, study finds

A recent study provides support for Mayo Clinic's use of positron emission tomography (PET) to guide pancreatic cancer treatment decisions.

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5 things to know about pancreatic cancer

The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just 10.8%. Here are five things everyone should know about this deadly cancer.