AI model predicts pancreatic cancer risk 3 years before diagnosis
Credit: CDC from Pexels Researchers at Mayo Clinic have designed an artificial intelligence model that could predict an individual's risk of
Credit: CDC from Pexels Researchers at Mayo Clinic have designed an artificial intelligence model that could predict an individual's risk of developing pancreatic cancer years before diagnosis. The research was presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, Sept.
26–29. Pancreatic cancer is relatively rare but highly deadly, with about 67,000 new diagnoses and 52,000 deaths in 2026, according to the American Cancer Society.
First reported by Medical Xpress.
The Cali Reporter newsletter
The stories worth your time.
California, the country, and what comes next. Join our free newsletter for reporting that keeps you informed.
More in Health & Medicine
- Brain Energy Mismatches in Schizophrenia
A new study explores the potential role of energy bottlenecks in brain cells in explaining fragmented experiences of time, space, and self in schizophrenia.
- Brazil Reports First Mpox Death in 2026
Brazil has recorded its first mpox-related death in 2026, but public health officials are not classifying the current surge in cases as an outbreak, according to the Fiocruz Institute.
- Personalized Therapies for IBD May Target Specific Harmful Gut Bacteria
A study led by Dr. Lukas Mager and Prof. Kathy McCoy has identified two gut bacteria that promote inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease, opening the door for personalized treatments.