Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Pancreatic cancer is the 7th most common cancer amongst both genders in Cyprus.

Pancreatic cancer is the 7th most common cancer amongst both genders in Cyprus, but it has a very high fatality rate, with an estimated 5-year survival rate of only 5-10% after diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer is correlated with older age, as almost 90% of diagnosed patients are over 55 years old. Although rare, pancreatic cancer can still occur in people under the age of 30 – mostly due to genetic predisposition.

Recent studies, suggest that obesity increases the risk of pancreatic cancer. Other potential risk factors include physical inactivity, aspirin use, occupational exposure to certain pesticides, and dietary factors such as carbohydrate or sugar intake. Additionally, smoking or having diabetes and certain hereditary conditions have been found to be risk factors for pancreatic cancer.