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FDA Approves Tumor Treating Fields Device for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Mar 27, 2026

The FDA has approved Optune Pax, a Tumor Treating Fields device, for use with chemotherapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The approval is based on phase 3 trial data showing improved overall survival and pain progression outcomes. This marks the first new treatment approach for this patient population in approximately 30 years.

New Blood Test Shows High Accuracy for Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection

Mar 23, 2026

A new four-marker blood test detects pancreatic cancer with 91.9% accuracy across all stages and 87.5% accuracy for early-stage disease. The test combines two newly identified proteins with existing biomarkers and can differentiate cancer from non-cancerous conditions. While promising for pancreatic cancer, most cancers still cannot be reliably diagnosed with blood tests alone.