Prognosis: Where do we stand today?
The numbers are chilling: the median survival time after diagnosis does not exceed twelve months. Only about 20% of patients can hope for surgical intervention combined with medical treatments, which improves their outlook.
The five-year survival rate remains at 5–10%, a figure that has barely changed since the 1970s according to U.S. data. Research and prevention therefore remain our best tools to change the situation.
Adopting healthy habits and knowing the risk factors already represents an essential first step in protecting oneself.
👇👇 Pancreas: the alarming rise of cancer finally decoded by research 👇👇
November 7, 2025 – by admin
Heredity: a factor not to overlook
Genetic analysis
In 5% of cases, hereditary genetic mutations play a role. Certain abnormalities linked to breast cancer, for example, also seem to increase its likelihood of developing.
When several family members are affected, vigilance is essential. In such cases, personalized medical monitoring may be considered.
Our environment under the researchers’ lens
Polluted urban environment
Scientists are also exploring environmental factors. Air pollutants, pesticide residues, food preservatives… all are potential suspects, although current data is still insufficient to draw firm conclusions. Our fast-paced lifestyle, with its chronic stress and industrial diet, may also play a role.
This cancer most often appears between the ages of 60 and 70. Early detection remains a major challenge because it often progresses silently during its initial stages.
Once rare, pancreatic cancer has seen a worrying surge, with more than a 50% increase in diagnoses within a decade. Specialists are now sounding the alarm about this disease, which has become one of the most formidable.
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