pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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.

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.