Pancreatic Cancer

A primary malignant tumour of the pancreas. Most are adenocarcinomas.

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Last updated: February 27, 2026

Diet

Alcohol consumption linked to increased pancreatic cancer risk, especially combined with smoking

Avoid red meat to reduce pancreatic cancer risk

Smoking doubles pancreatic cancer risk; quitting returns risk toward baseline levels

Maintaining healthy body weight reduces pancreatic cancer risk by 14–50%

Unexplained weight loss affects 95% of pancreatic cancer patients and demands prompt medical evaluation