Pancreatic Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mortality rate for pancreatic CA?
A
~90% mortality in the 1st year
2
Q
Who is more at risk for developing pancreatic CA?
A
- Men
- Smokers
- African descent
- Diabetics
- People with chronic pancreatitis
- Those with a poor diet
- People over 50
3
Q
Why is smoking a risk factor for pancreatic CA?
A
Because cigarettes contain organ specific carcinogens
4
Q
Why is aging (>50) a risk factor for pancreatic CA?
A
Because of cumulative damage
5
Q
What type of tumor is generally the source of pancreatic CA?
A
Adenocarcinomas account for about 90%
6
Q
What are the mnfts of pancreatic CA?
A
- Jaundice
- Wt loss
- Abdm pain
7
Q
What is the treatment for pancreatic CA?
A
Not much…surgery for primary tumors, other than that its just palliative care and pain control
