Question 1

does alcohol cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Whether alcohol abuse is an important risk factor for pancreatic cancer isn't clear; smoking clearly is. Abuse alcohol though and you're asking for chronic pancreatitis, a confusingly-named lifetime severe pain syndrome involving damage to the deep nerves of  the area. You don't want that, or any of several other unpleasant sequelae. Best wishes; make smart decisions & drink moderately if at all.

Question 2

what can cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probable viral: Pancreas cancer starts out as an intraductal lesion similar to breast DTIC (dacarbazine).  It smolders within the ductal system for 15-20 yrs before first signs of ductal wall invasion to become an early pancreatic carcinoma.  The TAA that are expressed early are oncofetal in origin and are suppressed at birth to reappear in the tumor as the oncogenic protein. Transformation probably viral induced.

Question 3

i want to know what's the cause of pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

So do we: Pancreatic cancer seems to be a spontaneous event and because it is internal with no early symptoms, is rarely detected until it has spread beyond meaningful treatment.  No one knows the cause.  There is much investigation being done to provide earlier detection and discover the cause.

Question 4

my pancreatic cancer: causes, & symptoms, as well as cure?

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Unsure of question!: Do YOU have pancreas cancer?  That is very rare in someone in their 30s.  No one knows what causes pancreas cancer.  Symptoms are usually upper mid-abdominal pain near the breast bone, often after eating going into the back, weight loss, loss of appetite, change in taste/smell sensation, blood clot in leg, depression.  Early pancreas cancer's best chance for cure is surgery.

Question 5

please tell me what are some of the causes fo pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic cancer: Pancreatic cancer (p) is due to dna mutations, and there are three ways that we can damage our dna. We can be born with a dna mutation inherited from either parent, we can damage our dna by smoking, or our dna can be damaged by chance. Risk factors for p are  increasing age, diabetes, being a male, being obese and eating a high cholesterol diet and being black.

Question 6

can gastritis cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

: No, there is no relationship between gastritis and pancreatic cancer.

Question 7

could high level of amalyse cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Abnormal lab tests are indicators, not causes of anything. However, if you have familial pancreatitis caused by a mutant trypsinogen gene, it often turns into pancreatic cancer eventually. Your physician is aware of this and can advise you.

Question 8

why/how does pancreatic cancer cause early satiety?

Accepted Answer

Symptom of abdominal: Many different Cancers in the abdomen can cause early satiety. It is a presenting symptom for stomach, Ovarian cancer as well as pancreatic cancer(sometimes).
If it persists or you are losing weight, you should consult your doctor without a delay of  more than 1 or 2 weeks.

Question 9

friend's brother died of pancreatic cancer at 32. used to be a drinker. what would cause it so early?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic cancer: Pancreatic cancer doesn't have a known etiology (cause). Genetic predisposition plays a role. Drinking is a contributor but there must be a background that it influences.

Question 10

what is the reason that pancreatic cancer is  incurable?

Accepted Answer

Detected late: It is often detected late because it doesn't cause symptoms in it's earliest stages. In addition, chemotherapy doesn't kill the cancer cells very effectively.

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