Who is most at risk?
Anyone can develop pancreatic cancer, but certain factors increase susceptibility:
- Age: Most cases occur after age 60.
- Smoking doubles the risk (approximately 25% of cases are linked to smoking)
- Family history: A close relative with pancreatic cancer significantly increases the risk.
- Late-onset type 2 diabetes: develops after the age of 50 without an identifiable cause.
- Obesity and lack of exercise: factors promoting chronic inflammation
- Chronic pancreatitis, particularly that linked to alcohol
The conclusion
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect, and its consequences can be devastating if diagnosed late. Information is crucial. If you or a loved one experiences persistent abdominal or back pain, or unexplained weight loss , consult a doctor without delay.
It’s better to trigger false alarms than to discover this disease too late. Recognizing early signs can save precious time – and save lives.
