Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Hereditary Cancer Risks to be Aware of
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to one of the most challenging cancers to detect early and treat. While most pancreatic cancers occur sporadically, meaning they arise without a known genetic cause, approximately 10-15% are linked to inherited genetic mutations. For patients with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer or a known mutation, genetic testing can help clarify their risk and guide screening and management decisions. Some of the most well-known genes associated with pancreatic cancer can be found below.
