Is pancreatic cancer contagious

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Maryann Gromisch RN Guide

Hello Anonymous,

Cancer, including pancreatic cancer, is not contagious.

Factors which increase a person's risk for developing pancreatic cancer include smoking, chronic inflammation of the pancreas, a family history of pancreatic cancer and long standing diabetes.

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Maryann

February 11, 2014 - 5:36pm

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