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Epidemiologic and etiologic factors of pancreatic cancer.
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America - 1 Feb 2002
Lowenfels Albert B, Maisonneuve Patrick
Abstract excerpt
Ranking fourth as a cause of death from cancer for men and women in the United States, pancreatic cancer represents a significant challenge for physicians and surgeons. In addition to the elderly, high-risk groups include blacks, men, smokers, and patients with certain preexisting diseases such as pancreatitis and long-standing diabetes. Various inherited genetic disorders cause approximately 5% to 10% of the...
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