The Silent Threat: Ten Factors That Can Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
10. A Link to Hepatitis
Medical researchers find people who have hepatitis B over a prolonged period are more likely than others to get pancreatic cancer. One study found that people with hepatitis have a 24% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The same link might also be true for hepatitis C, but the medical evidence is less persuasive. It is likely that further research will produce more conclusive evidence.
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