Who should be on high alert for pancreatic cancer?

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The incidence rate of pancreatic cancer has reached 1800 cases. In solid tumors, women have accounted for seventh, and males accounted for eighth. The mortality rate is almost near the incidence. However, the exact cause of pancreatic cancer has not been found, but many risk factors are closely related to the occurrence of pancreatic cancer. So who should be on high alert for pancreatic cancer?

Who should be on high alert for pancreatic cancer?

First, unhealthy lifestyle. The first is unhealthy lifestyle. Smoking is the only recognized risk factor for pancreatic cancer. A large number of foreign prospective studies and case-control studies have shown that the risk ratio of death between smokers and non-smokers is 1.6-3.1:1, and the amount of smoking is positively correlated with the incidence of pancreatic cancer. The results of autopsy showed that the proliferation of pancreatic duct cells and atypical changes of nucleus were found in smokers, and these changes were positively correlated with the amount of smoking. There are different conclusions about the carcinogenic effect of drinking on the pancreas. At present, moderate drinking is not associated with pancreatic cancer, but long-term heavy drinking may increase the risk. In addition, foreign studies suggest that more than three cups of coffee a day will significantly increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Second, the diet structure is unbalanced. The second is the unbalanced diet. The world cancer research foundation and the American Cancer Institute concluded the results of the study on the relationship between diet and pancreatic cancer. It is believed that red meat (pigs, cattle, mutton), high-fat and high-energy foods may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, and that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can prevent the incidence rate of pancreatic cancer in 33%-50%.

Third, disease factors. The third is the disease factor. Diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance as the etiology of pancreatic cancer is still controversial. The focus of debate is whether diabetes is an early symptom or complication of pancreatic cancer, or a pathogenic factor. Especially those with sudden onset of diabetes without family history should be screened for pancreatic cancer.

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If we can avoid these risk factors and deal with them properly as soon as possible. The growth of pancreatic cancer is likely to be curbed.