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Hi is pancreatic cancer and colon cancer rare under 40 year olds ? thank you?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes and pancreatic would be the rarest.

Answered 10/13/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, they are rare at younger ages, however the incidence of colon cancer has been increasing from the mid 80’s in the 20-40 age range likely related to detrimental lifestyle and diet changes. Pancreatic cancer is increasing also with the highest rate in younger women.

Answered 10/13/2022

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Agree with Dr. P. You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, avoid excessive exposure to sun, maintain healthy weight, get HPV vaccine, exercise 30 minutes each day, drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/13/2022

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