Researchers are using a new method called EXPEL to find markers in pancreatic cancer. **Markers** are like special signals or clues that help doctors diagnose diseases. **EXPEL** looks at fluid around tissues to find these markers, which helps because it's not destructive and can be used with regular medical tests. This method uses **OMICS profiling**, a way to study all kinds of molecules in a sample, like proteins and DNA, to get a complete picture of what's happening in the body.
The study will use fluid from a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound, where a needle is used to take a tissue sample from the pancreas. The fluid leftover, called Cytolyt, might hold important information about cancer. The goal is to find new markers that might help diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier.
- The study involves using leftover liquid from a routine medical test.
- Participants must be adults with suspected pancreatic cancer who haven't begun treatment.
- This study doesn't require any extra visits or procedures.