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Does alcohol cause pancreatic cancer?

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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.

Answered 7/24/2013

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Yes, : Indeed it is know that besides gall bladder problems excessive alcohol consumption could cause chronic pancreatitis that could evolve in pancreatic cancer. Other factors are cigarette smoking and genetics, excessive fatty foods and type 2 diabetes can induce this type of cancer. It is more prevalent in males and the treatment is not the best of course the sooner the detection the better.

Answered 4/19/2013

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Yes: High alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer.

Answered 4/18/2013

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