Pancreatic Cancer: The Biggest Risk Factor

The biggest risk factor for pancreatic cancer may surprise you

Friday, January 15, 2016 A Picture Guide to Pancreatic Cancer The biggest risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer is smoking. Smokers are twice as likely to develop the disease compared to non-smokers. Read more ... Related Reading • Pancreatic Cancer Today's Health News •  Average Age of First-Time Moms in U.S. Still Rising: CDC •  E-cigarettes Don't Help Smokers Quit Tobacco: Study •  Kindergartners With Traumatic Life Experiences Struggle More in School •  High Deductibles = Fewer Imaging Tests: Study •  Green, Leafy Vegetables Each Day May Help Keep Glaucoma at Bay •  Smokers With Pneumonia at Risk for Lung Cancer: Study •  Cancer No. 1 Killer of Asian-Americans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders: Study •  For Seniors, Poor Sleep May Mean Higher Stroke Risk, Study Suggests •  Fewer Cruises Rocked by Gastro Illness Outbreaks: CDC •  Doctors' Body Language May Hint at Racial Bias •  Low Bicarbonate Levels May Be a Danger for Seniors •  Health Tip: Help Prevent RSV •  Health Tip: Follow the 'Simple 7' For a Healthier Heart •  Can Berries, Citrus Fruits Boost Male Sexual Health? •  Rise in Kidney Stones in Teens a Cause for Concern: Study •  Pain Relief Advice May Help ER Patients With Terminal Cancer •  Lymphoma Survivors May Not Get All Recommended Follow-Up Care •  Should You Eat Like Tom Brady? Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Help for Painful Knees Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Is It Rheumatoid Arthritis? • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults • Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors Top Viewed Articles • Soda Health Warning Labels • Gestational Diabetes Risk • Heartburn Meds and Kidney • Secondhand Smoke Exposure • Dietary Guideline Controversy Picture Slideshows • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Visual Guide to ADHD in Adults • Type 2 Diabetes Warning Signs • Got Extreme Mood Shifts? • Depression Myths and Facts Latest Pet Health Content • Heart Failure in Dogs • Asthma in Cats • Dog Food Allergies • Healthy Cat Weight • Pets and Allergies Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide