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Pancreatic cancer centre

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Overview & facts

Find out about the causes of pancreatic cancer and the risk factors 

Overview & facts

Pancreatic cancer overview

Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.

Picture of the pancreas

The pancreas is about 15cm (6 inches) long and sits across the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach.

Causes of pancreatic cancer

No one understands the underlying causes of pancreatic cancer, but certain risk factors for pancreatic cancer have been identified. 

Pancreatic cancer questions

Questions to ask your doctor about pancreatic cancer.

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