Age

18–any

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

Age 18 years or older.
Histological and/or radiological diagnosis of resectable, non-resectable, or metastatic PDAC. For resectable PDAC, adjuvant setting only.
ECOG performance status 0-2.
Life expectancy greater than 6 months as judged by the investigator.
Planned for treatment, either as part of routine care or in combination with an investigational agent within another study.
Ability to hold a dynamometer with one hand.

Individuals with CT imaging performed outside of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Individuals who are unfit to undergo CT imaging of the third lumbar vertebra (L3).
Individuals who are currently participating in a structured moderate intensity resistance training program.
Individuals who are otherwise judged by the investigator to be unfit to proceed with this protocol.
Unable to comply with study assessments and follow-up.

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