> We don’t know what causes most pancreatic cancers. But there are some factors that may increase your risk of developing it.
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> About 7 out of 10 cases (70%) of chronic pancreatitis are due to long term heavy drinking. Chronic pancreatitis is a known risk factor for cancer of the pancreas.
> Some research suggests there may be a link between heavy drinkers and risk of pancreatic cancer.
> The risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day compared to those who drink less than 1 alcoholic drink a day.
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> The links between diet and pancreatic cancer are unclear.
> A study showed that pancreatic cancer risk was higher in men who ate 120g red meat a day compared to those who ate no red meat.
> Some studies show an increase in risk with large amounts of saturated fat in your diet.
> A diet high in folate may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, but different studies have shown conflicting results. Folate is found in leafy, green vegetables.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/pancreatic-canc...
> We don’t know what causes most pancreatic cancers. But there are some factors that may increase your risk of developing it.
[...]
> About 7 out of 10 cases (70%) of chronic pancreatitis are due to long term heavy drinking. Chronic pancreatitis is a known risk factor for cancer of the pancreas.
> Some research suggests there may be a link between heavy drinkers and risk of pancreatic cancer.
> The risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day compared to those who drink less than 1 alcoholic drink a day.
[...]
> The links between diet and pancreatic cancer are unclear.
> A study showed that pancreatic cancer risk was higher in men who ate 120g red meat a day compared to those who ate no red meat.
> Some studies show an increase in risk with large amounts of saturated fat in your diet.
> A diet high in folate may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, but different studies have shown conflicting results. Folate is found in leafy, green vegetables.