Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. While late-stage diagnoses are tough to treat, the five-year survival rate is at its highest when the disease is caught in its earliest stage. By identifying those at risk and prioritizing early detection, thousands of lives could be saved, according to Diane Simeone, M.D., pancreatic surgeon and director of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. HealthyWomen spoke with Simeone to learn more about this stealthy disease.Are symptoms of pancreatic cancer different in women than men?No data has reall...
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