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Tobacco and the risk of pancreatic cancer: a review and meta-analysis.

​Cigarette smoking may be a major contributing factor to the development of pancreatic cancer.

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A prospective study of cigarette smoking and the risk of pancreatic cancer.

​Elevated pancreatic cancer risk is associated cigarette smoking.

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Association between intake of antioxidants and pancreatic cancer risk: a meta-analysis.

Regular intake of foods loaded with antioxidant nutrients and vitamins, such as selenium, vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and beta-cryptoxanthin, may help reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

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Fatty Foods May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Pancreatic Cancer Illustration

Pancreatic cancer is a predominantly fatal form of cancer in adults. It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and by 2020, it is expected to surpass colorectal cancer as the second leading cause of deaths from cancer in the United States. Pancreatic cancer is so deadly that 9 out of 10 patient...

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Meta analysis of the association of cholesterol with pancreatic carcinoma risk.

A surge in pancreatic cancer risk is associated with regular consumers of high cholesterol-containing foods and individuals with high plasma levels of cholesterol.

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Consumption of fruit and vegetables reduces risk of pancreatic cancer: evidence from epidemiological studies.

Low pancreatic cancer risk is associated with frequent consumers of fruits and vegetables.

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Nut consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer in women.

Low pancreatic cancer risk is associated with women who are habitual consumers of nuts.

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Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Regular consumption of large servings of cruciferous vegetables lowers the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a recent Chinese study. Increased intake of cruciferous vegetables was found to reduce pancreatic cancer odds ratio to 0.78 in this study. Cruciferous vegetables are a class of vegetables with cross-shaped flowers. Cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, turnips, watercress,...

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Dietary fiber intake is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer risk: a meta-analysis.

Regular consumption of high fiber diets may decrease an individual’s susceptibility to pancreatic cancer.

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Citrus fruit intake and pancreatic cancer risk: a quantitative systematic review.

Adequate intake of citrus fruits may help guard against the development of pancreatic cancer.

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Epidemiologic data on alcoholic beverage consumption and risk of cancer:

A surge in the risk of cancers of the head, neck, liver, pharynx, larynx, mouth, pancreas, and esophagus is associated with heavy drinking of alcohol.

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Cigarette smoking and pancreas cancer risk: an evaluation based on a systematic review of epidemiologic evidence among the Japanese population.

Pancreatic cancer is more likely to occur in cigarette smokers than in non-smokers.

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