Pancreatic cancer is a common form of cancer. It is the type of disease in which carcinogenic cells form in the pancreatic tissues. It is incredibly deadly since it cultivates and spreads quickly and is usually diagnosed in its late stages.
A projected 1.6% of people are likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at some point in their lives. About half of all new cases are diagnosed in people aged 70 and over.
According to figures, over about 50,000 demises from pancreatic cancer occur every year in the United States. It is expected that by the next ten to fifteen years, pancreatic cancer will become the second leading cause of death from cancer. Statistically, only 7% of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive more than five years.
As of now, just 2% of people with pancreatic cancer are alive after ten years.