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ReviewWorld journal of surgical oncology2026

Research progress on early diagnostic markers for pancreatic cancer.

Luwei Wang, Zhixing Chen, Xiao He, Xiaoyu Kong, Yuanpeng Xiong

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Review in World journal of surgical oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Luwei WangThe First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Zhixing ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Xiao HeDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Xiaoyu KongDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Yuanpeng XiongDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China. xypfy123@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3772-5826

Funding

Ganzhou Science and Technology Project 2025YLCE0079
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly aggressive malignancy characterized by insidious onset, rapid progression, and poor prognosis, predominantly affecting middle-aged and elderly men. Biomarker detection represents the most widely utilized approach for early PC diagnosis, encompassing both traditional and novel categories. Although traditional biomarkers like CA 19 - 9 are widely employed clinically, they carry a risk of false negatives in Lewis antigen-negative individuals, underscoring the urgent need for multi-parameter detection strategies to enhance accuracy. Integrating core indicators such as CEA and CA 242 can significantly improve the diagnostic effect of early PC and optimize diagnosis and treatment decisions. In recent years, breakthroughs have been made in biomarkers. Novel detection methods such as liquid biopsy and exosomes are entering the scope of clinical application. Due to their non-invasive nature, good sensitivity and specificity, these innovative biomarkers are gradually replacing traditional biomarkers and have become a new research focus. At present, single traditional biomarkers have limitations in diagnosing PC, while novel biomarkers lack extensive clinical verification. Meanwhile, there is no systematic review article specifically for early screening of PC to comprehensively evaluate the value and application prospects of these biomarkers. Therefore, this article provides a narrative review and comprehensive overview of the research progress on biomarkers related to the early diagnosis of PC in recent years.

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Biomarkers, TumorEarly Detection of CancerPancreatic NeoplasmsAntigens, Tumor-Associated, CarbohydrateCA-19-9 AntigenHumansLiquid BiopsyPrognosisAntigens, Tumor-Associated, CarbohydrateBiomarkers, TumorCA-19-9 AntigenBiomarkersCA 19 − 9Early diagnosisLiquid biopsyMulti-parameter combined detectionPancreatic cancer(PC)

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PMID41588412
PMCPMC12918130

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