Pancreatic cancer

Introduction

Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death. Although it is only the 12th most common cancer type globally, with more than 500 000 people estimated to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022, it is the sixth most common cause of cancer death, leading to almost 470 000 deaths in 2022. It is one of the cancer types with the least favourable prognosis.

News & Events

News

New video to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Press Releases

Press Release

Indoor burning of biomass and kerosene fuels is associated with higher risk of developing several types of digestive cancers

Go to PDF 17.06.2020

28.04.2020 Regular use of opium is associated with higher risk of developing a broad array of cancer types

12.09.2019 New study reports increasing cancer survival and progress in cancer control across high-income countries since 1995

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Highlights

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Videos

Recording

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024

WATCH VIDEO 29.11.2024

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Infographics

Infographic

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Research Project Websites

Global Cancer Observatory