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Pancreatic cancer rates are rising across the U.S., with rates rising "rapidly" among younger women compared to men of the same age, researchers have warned. A large-scale study by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute in Los Angeles found that pancreatic cancer rates among women below By the age of 55, they increased by 2.4 percent more than the rate among men of the same age.
All types of cancer are very scary, but pancreatic cancer has gained a reputation as a particularly deadly and tragic disease. Pancreatic cancer is also known as the "silent killer" because it attacks and develops without many early signs. Its incidence increases year by year and it is the fourth most common cause of death among the different types of cancer.
"It is necessary to understand these trends"
"We can tell that the rate of pancreatic cancer among women is increasing rapidly, which causes the need for more research in this area. It is necessary to understand these trends, and make changes today so that it does not disproportionately affect women in the future," Srinivas Gadam wrote in the journal Gastroenterology. One of the authors of the study.
He added that "the study found that while the survival rate of pancreatic cancer is improving year by year, the improvement is found mainly among men. The mortality rate among women is not improving."
The researchers suggested that the type and location of the tumors could be a reason for the increased rates, as the rates of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma appear to have increased.
Ghadam emphasized that the increase is small and that the findings should not cause concern, but called for more studies to be conducted to examine the cause of this increase.
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"The data shows us a small increase in the risk of pancreatic cancer," he explained, "This awareness may refocus people on the need to stop smoking, reduce alcohol use, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and manage their weight. These lifestyle changes all help reduce risk for pancreatic cancer".
What are the symptoms and how are they treated?
In terms of symptoms, most people with pancreatic cancer initially suffer from abdominal pain and weight loss, with or without jaundice of the skin.
If pancreatic cancer is suspected, the investigation includes blood tests and imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or computed tomography (CT).
In addition, invasive tests such as ercp or endoscopic ultrasound are sometimes necessary.
The purpose of the examination, apart from the diagnosis of the tissue, is also to provide information regarding the extent of the disease and whether the tumor is suitable for surgical resection.
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After the diagnosis, the next step is to determine the extent of the disease.
Various parameters, including the size of the tumor, guide the appropriate treatment and predict the chances of recovery.
The earlier the tumor is detected, the higher the chance of surgical resection.
Pancreatic cancer can be treated in several ways.
At an early stage, pancreatic cancer can be treated surgically, sometimes after pretreatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation to shrink the tumor before surgery.
As mentioned, unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, and therefore cannot be operated on.
If surgery is not possible, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of the two are used to shrink the tumor, improve symptoms, and prolong life as much as possible.
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