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New insights for early intervention and detection

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 8, pages 71–73 (2011)Cite this article

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Pancreatic cancer is usually detected at an advanced stage and responds poorly to treatment. In 2010 new insights were gained into understanding the complex biology of pancreatic cancer. Importantly, these insights offer novel opportunities for early diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

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Figure 1: The development and progression of pancreatic cancer.

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  1. Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Liverpool CR-UK Centre, NIHR Pancreas Biomedical Research Unit, 5th Floor UCD, Daulby Street, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GA, UK

    Eithne Costello & John P. Neoptolemos

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Costello, E., Neoptolemos, J. New insights for early intervention and detection. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 8, 71–73 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2010.214

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