79 Pancreatic Flashcards
1
Q
True or false. Pancreatic cancer has the worst survival rate of any cancer with 5 year survival at 8.2%
A
True.
2
Q
Greatest risk factor for pancreatic cancer
A
Age and cigarette smoking
3
Q
Exposure to what substance as part of cigarette smoking, welding and soldering has been weakly associated with pancreatic cancer
A
Cadmium
4
Q
True or false. H Pylori is associated with pancreatic cancer.
A
False. No solid evidence of an association.
5
Q
True or false. Hereditary factors account for 10-16% of all pancreatic cancer and family members sought seek participation in early detection programs.
A
True.
