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3. Avoid long-term exposure to chemicals

Long-term exposure to chemicals containing carcinogens will increase the incidence of pancreatic cancer.

4. Change bad eating habits

Studies have found that regular consumption of processed red meat is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Jing Tong pointed out that red meat, processed foods, saturated fats, sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages may also increase the incidence of pancreatic cancer. Although there is no definitive conclusion yet, it is recommended to choose original foods as much as possible, eat less processed foods such as sausages and bacon, as well as fried foods, and avoid drinking alcohol.

New approach to pancreatic cancer treatment

In terms of the treatment of pancreatic cancer, early pancreatic cancer can be removed through surgery, but in most pancreatic cancer patients, the cancer cells have already metastasized when it is discovered.

Jing Tong introduced that pancreatic cancer can be divided into four stages. The first stage is early pancreatic cancer, where the tumor is confined to the pancreas. The second stage is when the tumor begins to invade the lymph nodes around the pancreas. The third stage is when the tumor has invaded or wrapped around the surrounding blood vessels or duodenum. The fourth stage is when the tumor has invaded distant organs such as the liver, peritoneum, and stomach.

Stage I and II pancreatic cancer can be treated with surgery to remove the tumor. The most standard pancreatic cancer surgery is called a Whipple Operation , which can remove benign or malignant pancreatic tumors, but it will cause very serious trauma to other organs because the surgery will turn over the abdominal organs, and may require the removal of part of the duodenum, gallbladder, liver and stomach, and the removed organs will have to be reattached. The operation is very complex and difficult, and the doctor needs to stand for more than ten hours to do it continuously. The incidence of postoperative complications is also very high.

Jing Tong, who graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, also pointed out that the improved surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine uses robots to assist doctors in minimally invasive surgery . The abdomen does not need to be completely opened, and a portion of the pancreatic line can be removed by making a few holes. This is less traumatic, the cut is clean, and the patient recovers faster.