Pancreatic Cancer

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Pancreatic Cancer(Free Handout)

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors


The risk for pancreatic cancer increases with age. The disease is relatively rare in people who are younger than age 40, and most patients are diagnosed after the age of 45. About 90% of patients with the disease are older than 55 years and about 70% are older than age 65. Environmental factors, medical/surgical factors, genetic factors, and occupational exposures also can increase the risk ...Read the full article