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Causes of Pancreatic Cancer

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

  • Smoking
  • Advanced age
  • Male sex
  • Chronic pancreatitis -- inflammation of the pancreas, usually from excessive alcohol intake or gallstones
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Family history of pancreatic cancer
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Reviewed on October 31, 2005
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