Scientists detect early sign of pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have identified an early sign of pancreatic cancer, which may lead to new tests for earlier diagnosis. Following an analysis of 1500 blood samples from study participants, the early sign "is an increase in levels of certain amino acids...[occurring] before patients develop symptoms." According to study co-senior author Dr. Brian Wolpin, higher levels of branched chain amino acids were present in individuals who eventually developed pancreatic cancer. To learn more about this study, click here.