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02

Dec

2025

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Can Blood Tests Detect Pancreatic Cancer?

With pancreatic cancer being the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, researchers and clinicians are continually seeking ways to detect and diagnose the disease earlier, improving patient outcomes. While blood tests are not a foolproof screening method, certain tests can be valuable in identifying biomarkers associated with cancer—particularly in patients at higher risk due to genetic predisposition.

As part of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s mission to expand access to healthcare and resources, Aron Simkins, a hematology and medical oncology physician, led a discussion on how patients can take advantage of specific blood tests. He highlighted which tests may provide useful insights, who might benefit most from them, and how these tools fit into a broader strategy for early detection and proactive care.

View the full webinar below.

Steven N. Hochwald, MD, MBA, FACS

The Brodie Family Director, Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center

Chief of Surgical Oncology

Associate Director of the Mount Sinai-Columbia University affiliation at Mount Sinai Medical Center

  • Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer

Aron Simkins, MD

Associate Professor at the Columbia University Division of Hematology/Oncology at Mount Sinai Medical Center

  • Cancer
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Lung Cancer
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