ctDNA Assay in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

The purpose of this study is to determine the proportion of positive ctDNA -freely circulating tumor DNA fragments found in the blood plasma- in patients with pancreatic cancer and to better understand the relationship between possible ctDNA biomarkers and patient survival. A successful study may provide preliminary evidence that helps improve future patient care through targeted diagnostics, prognosis, and/or treatment.

Inclusion Criteria 1. Newly diagnosed exocrine pancreatic cancer with either pathology or radiology imaging suggestive of adenocarcinoma 2. Resectable/Borderline Resectable Pancreatic cancer as defined by the NCCN guidelines 3. ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent 4. ECOG Performance Status 0 or 1 5. Patients who are candidates for neoadjuvant chemo/chemoradiotherapy or upfront surgery are eligible for the study. 6. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization 7. Patients must have a life expectancy of at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria 1. Patients with pancreatic malignant tumor histologically confirmed as neuroendocrine or any other type of malignancies 2. Positive pregnancy test, pregnant, or breastfeeding 3. Any clinically significant and/or uncontrolled cardiac-related abnormality that would compromise patient safety or the outcome of the study 4. Locally advanced or metastatic disease