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- Color of pancreatic cancer awareness: Purple
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: November
- Cancer with highest fatality rate
- Average life expectancy post-diagnosis: 3-5 months
- Smoking causes 30% of cases
- Risk factors: Age, male, smoking, red meat, obesity, diabetes
- 4th leading cancer killer in the U.S.ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
- New U.S. cases: Estimated 37,680 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
- U.S. Deaths: Estimated 34,290 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
- Lifetime risk of development: 1.27%ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
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Pancreatic Cancer is a cancer of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer has the highest fatality rate of all known types of cancer. Following diagnosis, the chance of surviving for five years is below five percent.NCI: SEER Stat Fact Sheets - Cancer of the Pancreas
In March 2009, researchers reported that there could be a connection between blood type and pancreatic cancer. The research indicated that those with A, A-B, and especially B blood types have a significantly higher incident rate of pancreatic cancer over those with a blood type O.Web MD: Blood Type, Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked (March 10, 2009)
Symptoms and Indicators
Early symptoms of pancreatic cancer include weight loss of ten pounds or more, dull abdominal and / or back pain, and jaundice. Jaundice without pain may be an indicator of operable pancreatic cancer. Other, less common, symptoms include diabetes, itching, nausea, a change in bowel movements and fever.Detection and Treatment
A physical exam can reveal a mass in the center of the abdomen that may be indicative of pancreatic cancer. Imaging tests, such as abdominal ultrasound and abdominal computed tomography, are required for a more definitive diagnosis, followed by a biopsy and a blood test.Depending on the nature, severity, and location of the tumor, surgery may be engaged. Chemotherapy, both in conjunction with radiation therapy and without, may be used both to keep a surgically removed tumor from returning and to reduce an existing tumor.
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