Guide Note

The pancreatic cancer survival rate among the general population is five percent over a five year time frame. Of all the types of cancer, pancreatic cancer has the highest fatality rate.¹

In the United States, pancreatic cancer is ranked as the forth most common cause of cancer-related death.²

Fast Facts

1. Cancer with highest fatality rate¹
2. Average survival post diagnosis: 3-5 months¹
3. Cigarette smoking causes 30% of cases

• General population: 5.0%¹
• White men: 5.1%¹
• White women: 4.7%¹
• Black men: 3.2%¹
• Black women: 5.6%¹

• 4th leading cancer killer²
• New cases: Estimated 37,680 in 2008²
• Deaths: Estimated 34,290 in 2008²
• Lifetime risk of development: 1.27%²

Disclaimer

The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for information on pancreatic cancer survival rate.