Rethinking the Rise in Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer: Overdiagnosis and New Insights
Recent research suggests that the rise in pancreatic cancer diagnoses among young adults is primarily due to an increase in the detection of endocrine tumors, which are generally less aggressive and more treatable than the more common adenocarcinoma. This increase in detection is attributed to advancements in imaging technology, such as CT and MRI scans, rather than an actual rise in cancer incidence. Experts are considering reclassifying these tumors to better reflect their nature and improve data accuracy.