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Pancreatic cancer
Cancer that begins in the organ lying behind the lower part of the stomach (the pancreas).
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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