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Pancreatic Cancer (cont.)

Medical Author:
Timothy Kuo, MD
Coauthor:
George Fisher, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Winston W Tan, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Koyamangalath Krishnan, MD, FRCP

Pancreatic Cancer Causes

The main recognized risk factors for pancreatic cancer include the following:

  • Smoking

  • Advanced age

  • Male sex - The male-to-female ratio of pancreatic cancer is 1.3:1.

  • Chronic pancreatitis - Inflammation of the pancreas, usually from excessive alcohol intake or gallstones

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Family history of pancreatic cancer

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