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Translational Implications of Molecular Genetics for Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer

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This chapter discusses the potential applications of molecular genetics to the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. The current state of the field is discussed in general terms with an emphasis on the limitations of current technologies and strategies, and the potential of molecular genetic diagnostics to impact diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer in the future.

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  1. Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA

    Michael A. Hollingsworth

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Hollingsworth, M.A. (2013). Translational Implications of Molecular Genetics for Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. In: Simeone, D., Maitra, A. (eds) Molecular Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6549-2_4

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