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How can you avoid getting pancreatic cancer?
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You can't : But possible to reduce the incidence , pancreatic cancer is lethal fortunately has low incidence compared to other GI tumors. Unfortunate truth can not prevent it but reduce the incidence , healthy life style , balanced food with regular exercises , avoiding chemicals , toxic substances, pushing diabetes ( and its drugs ) few decades by not becoming obese , avoid alcohol & drugs etc.
Answered 6/21/2020
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