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Pancreatic cancer
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Prevention The main risk factor for pancreatic cancer is preventable: smoking. About 30% of pancreatic cancers are thought to be a direct result of cigarette smoking. Other risks include:
- Age (most often seen in those older than 60)
- Gender (Men are 30% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer)
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Diet (a diet high in meats and fats appears to increase risk)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Exposure to some industrial chemicals, such as certain pesticides and petroleum products
- Family History (an inherited tendency may be a factor in 5% to 10% of cases)
It should be noted that most people who have known risk factors do not get pancreatic cancer, and many who do get pancreatic cancer have none of these risk factors.
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This page last modified on May 11, 2007.
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