How Does Smoking Increase The Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer?
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What Is It?
Cancer of the pancreas is abnormal cell growth in the tissue of the pancreas. The pancreas is about 6 inches long, and is located next to the small intestine, behind the stomach. This organ serves two main functions in the body. It produces juices and enzymes to help with digesting and absorbing food. It also produces several hormones, such as insulin, that regulate the way your body stores and processes food.
About 95% of all pancreatic cancers begin in the part of the pancreas...
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