Jack Andraka , now 18 , became depressed when a close family friend died . Uncle Ted passed away from pancreatic cancer . Jack then developed a test for detecting pancreatic cancer . He was diagnosed with the disease and underwent surgery to remove his pancreas. Breakthrough is an inspiring story for would-be scientists .
Jack Andraka , now 18 , became depressed when a close family friend died . Uncle Ted passed away from pancreatic cancer . Jack then developed a test for detecting pancreatic cancer . It won the top award at a prestigious international science competition . Breakthrough is an inspiring story for would-be scientists .