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My dad had pancreatic cancer when he was 40 years old, does that mean that pc runs in my family? and im going to get it too?
14 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely: It's possible but not likely.Maintain good health habits, don't smoke, healthy weight, make sure your doctor knows all your family history.Don't abuse alcohol. Good luck.
Answered 10/1/2013
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Not familial: Pancreatic cancer has little tendency to run in families apart from the genetic disease in which chronic pancreatitis precedes it. This is not a subtle illness and you'd know if you had it. I see you smoke 0-2 packs/month. Please stop smoking altogether -- both to drop your pancreatic cancer risk, and because smoking is treacherous and your addiction will increase otherwise. Best wishes.
Answered 5/14/2017
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