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Does pancreatic cancer have anything to do with diabetes? do you have a higher risk factor?
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NO: Pancreatic Cancer is not related to diabetes. You are not at higher risk to get Pancreatic Cancer if you have diabetes.
Answered 4/15/2020
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Slight risk: There is a slightly increased risk of pancreatic cancer in people with diabetes. Also the longer you have diabetes the risk increases but only slightly. Be aware that diabetes can also be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
Answered 4/19/2020
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