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Pancreatic Cancer
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Last Updated: 01 May 2022
"pancreatic cancer stage 1", by Terese Winslow (Illustrator). Stage I pancreatic cancer; drawing on the left shows stage IA pancreatic cancer. The cancer is in the pancreas and the tumor is 2 centimeters or smaller. An inset shows 2 centimeters is about the...
The pancreatic is a gland behind your stomach and before your spinal column. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that generate the juices. Some risk elements for developing pancreatic cancer include: Smoking; Long-term diabetic issues; Chronic pancreatitis; Certain hereditary disorders. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to capture early. Since the pancreatic is concealed behind other organs, health and wellness care providers can not see or feel the tumors during routine tests. Pancreatic cancer can be tough to treat because it is commonly found late and it spreads swiftly. Targeted therapy uses drugs or other substances that attack specific cancer cells with less damage to normal cells. This can change the way the pancreas works. Pancreatic cancer can spread out into close-by body organs, like the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. You and your health care provider will speak about therapy and make a strategy that's finest for you. Radiation therapy, This intends light beams of energy at the tumor to eliminate cancer cells. Rate of New Cases and Deaths per 100,000: The rate of new cases of pancreatic cancer was 13. 3 per 100,000 men and women per year. Lifetime Risk of Developing Cancer: Approximately 1. 7 percent of women and men will be identified with pancreatic cancer at some point throughout their lifetime, based on 2017-2019 data. Prevalence of This Cancer: In 2019, there were an approximated 89,248 people living with pancreatic cancer in the United States. Pancreatic cancer represents 3. 2% of all new cancer cases in the U. S.
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Research Papers' Summaries
Percent of Cases & 5-Year Relative Survival by Stage at Diagnosis: Pancreatic Cancer
(Table source)| Stage | Percent of Cases | 5-Year Relative Survival |
|---|---|---|
| Localized Confined to Primary Site | 12% | 43.9% |
| Regional Spread to Regional Lymph Nodes | 30% | 14.7% |
| Distant Cancer Has Metastasized | 52% | 3.1% |
| Unknown Unstaged | 7% | 6.7% |
How Common Is This Cancer?
(Table source)| Rank | Common Types of Cancer | Estimated New Cases 2022 | Estimated Deaths 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Breast Cancer (Female) | 287,850 | 43,250 |
| 2. | Prostate Cancer | 268,490 | 34,500 |
| 3. | Lung and Bronchus Cancer | 236,740 | 130,180 |
| 4. | Colorectal Cancer | 151,030 | 52,580 |
| 5. | Melanoma of the Skin | 99,780 | 7,650 |
| 6. | Bladder Cancer | 81,180 | 17,100 |
| 7. | Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 80,470 | 20,250 |
| 8. | Kidney and Renal Pelvis Cancer | 79,000 | 13,920 |
| 9. | Uterine Cancer | 65,950 | 12,550 |
| 10. | Pancreatic Cancer | 62,210 | 49,830 |
Rate of New Cases per 100,000 Persons by Race/Ethnicity & Sex: Pancreatic Cancer Males
(Table source)| All Races | 15.1 |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White | 15.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 17.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.0 |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native | 16.5 |
| Hispanic | 12.8 |
Rate of New Cases per 100,000 Persons by Race/Ethnicity & Sex: Pancreatic Cancer Females
(Table source)| All Races | 11.8 |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White | 11.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 14.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.2 |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native | 10.0 |
| Hispanic | 11.2 |
Percent of New Cases by Age Group: Pancreatic Cancer
(Table source)| Age Range | Percent of New Cases |
|---|---|
| <20 | 0.1% |
| 20–34 | 0.7% |
| 35–44 | 1.9% |
| 45–54 | 7.7% |
| 55–64 | 21.7% |
| 65–74 | 31.0% |
| 75–84 | 24.5% |
| >84 | 12.4% |
Death Rate per 100,000 Persons by Race/Ethnicity & Sex: Pancreatic Cancer Males
(Table source)| All Races | 12.7 |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White | 13.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 15.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.3 |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native | 11.6 |
| Hispanic | 9.6 |
Death Rate per 100,000 Persons by Race/Ethnicity & Sex: Pancreatic Cancer Females
(Table source)| All Races | 9.6 |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White | 9.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 12.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.0 |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native | 8.7 |
| Hispanic | 7.9 |
Percent of Deaths by Age Group: Pancreatic Cancer
(Table source)| Age Range | Percent of Deaths |
|---|---|
| <20 | 0.0% |
| 20–34 | 0.1% |
| 35–44 | 1.0% |
| 45–54 | 5.9% |
| 55–64 | 19.8% |
| 65–74 | 30.7% |
| 75–84 | 27.1% |
| >84 | 15.4% |
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