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4 Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

You can't control all your risk factors, but these habits may help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on September 29, 2023

Like other types of cancer, you can’t control all your risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Your age, gender, race, and family history all play a role (and you can’t stop yourself from getting older). 

However, there are many lifestyle factors that can affect your risk of pancreatic cancer. Bonus: the same healthy habits to reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer can also help you live a longer and healthier life.

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References

American Cancer Society. (2019). What is pancreatic cancer?

American Cancer Society. (2020). Can pancreatic cancer be prevented?

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Rosenzweig, A. (2019). Increase in pancreatic cancer diagnoses expected in 2019. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

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