Pancreatic cancer has been known as a "humbling" cancer since it is impossible to detect it in early stage; when it is found, patient is at death's door. (Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer and it is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death). Now, it may change, thanks to a 16-year high-school student, Jack Andraka as in tonight's CBS "60 Minutes".
He is a brainiac but hardly a genius. During his interview, what it tugs my heartstrings is his quote: "You can be a genius but if you don't have the creativity to put that knowledge to use, then you just have a bunch of knowledge and nothing else." Creativity and dedication are what made him stand out and probably will save the lives of 40K people every year in the U.S.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57606924/teen-scientist-may-have-invented-cancer-test/
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