Risk factors 2 watch: The risk of pancreatic cancer is increased in: tobacco smokers, being overweight, workplace exposure to certain chemicals, age >45, male gender, Afro American race, family history, genetic syndromes, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis, possibly H.pylori, diets (rich in red meat, pork, processed meats), physical inactivity, heavy alcohol intake. Best to change what risks you can please
Answered 2/23/2015
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Usually not: A hereditary form of recurrent pancreatitis does tend to turn into pancreatic cancer, but this is uncommon. Alcoholic pancreatitis isn't so much a cancer risk, nor is the gallstone type.
Answered 2/18/2015
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