Urine test for early-stage pancreatic cancer could help save hundreds of lives

Scientists develop test for three proteins which could give early warning of disease and help doctors distinguish symptoms from chronic pancreatitis

A simple urine test that could help detect early-stage pancreatic cancer, potentially saving hundreds of lives, has been developed by scientists.

Researchers say they have identified three proteins which give an early warning of the disease, with more than 90% accuracy.