CLUES TO PANCREATIC CANCER.Cancer of the pancreas pancreas (păn`krēəs), glandular organ that secretes digestive enzymes and hormones. In humans, the pancreas is a yellowish organ about 7 in. (17.8 cm) long and 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) wide. is not that common. But it's so deadly that only four cancers--lung, breast, colon, and prostate--kill more Americans. Cigarette smoking raises the risk. But beyond that, scientists are largely clueless clue·less adj. Lacking understanding or knowledge. clueless Adjective Slang helpless or stupid Adj. 1. about its causes. Now two of the largest studies ever done have found an increased risk among people who are obese o·bese adj. Extremely fat; very overweight. obese characterized by obesity. obese adjective Characterized by obesity, see there; excessively fat . And among those who are either overweight or obese, even moderate physical activity is linked to a lower risk. One possible explanation: High blood insulin levels may promote pancreatic cancer pancreatic cancer Malignant tumour of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, a diet high in fat, exposure to certain industrial products, and diseases such as diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer is more common in men. . Both obesity and inactivity raise insulin, while weight loss and exercise lower it. What to do: Get off your duff ... even for a brief, brisk walk. Overweight people who walked or hiked at least four hours a week had half the risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those who walked less than 20 minutes a week. And exercise cuts your risk even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". lose a pound. J. Amer. Med. Assoc. 286: 921, 967, 2001. |
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