New blood test spots one of deadliest cancers at its earliest stages

New blood test can spot one of deadliest forms of cancer at its earliest stages — A large, international study led by City of Hope found that the new, investigational liquid biopsy, called PANXEON, was highly sensitive in detecting stage 1 and 2 pancreatic cancer and had a low rate of false positives. (City of Hope via SWNS)

A large, international study led by City of Hope found that the new, investigational liquid biopsy, called PANXEON, was highly sensitive in detecting stage 1 and 2 pancreatic cancer and had a low rate of false positives. (City of Hope via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

An experimental blood test can spot one of the deadliest forms of cancer at its earliest stages.

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City of Hope researcher Ajay Goel, Ph.D., AGAF, led the development of a new, investigational blood test that could detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages. (City of Hope via SWNS)
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