Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Obesity
Past studies have linked pancreatic cancer with cigarette smoking, diabetes, and family history of the disease. A new study, conducted by interviews with 526 pancreatic cancer patients, now adds obesity, high caloric intake, heavy alcohol consumption, and low intake of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts) to the list of risk factors, suggesting important means of prevention.

Silverman DT. Risk factors for pancreatic cancer: a case-control study based on direct interviews. Teratog Carcinog Mutagen 2001;21:7-25.

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