Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Genetic and other risk factors for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). |
| Authors: |
Jacobs, Michelle F., Stoffel, Elena M. |
| Source: |
Familial Cancer; Aug2024, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p221-232, 12p |
| Subject Terms: |
PANCREATIC duct, HEREDITARY cancer syndromes, ADENOCARCINOMA, ENVIRONMENTAL risk, SURVIVAL rate, BIOSURVEILLANCE |
| Abstract: |
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting in poor prognosis and low 5-year survival rates. While early evidence suggests increased long-term survival in those with screen-detected resectable cancers, surveillance imaging is currently only recommended for individuals with a lifetime risk of PDAC ≥ 5%. Identification of risk factors for PDAC provides opportunities for early detection, risk reducing interventions, and targeted therapies, thus potentially improving patient outcomes. Here, we summarize modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for PDAC. We review hereditary cancer syndromes associated with risk for PDAC and their implications for patients and their relatives. In addition, other biologically relevant pathways and environmental and lifestyle risk factors are discussed. Future work may focus on elucidating additional genetic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors that may modify PDAC risk to continue to identify individuals at increased risk for PDAC who may benefit from surveillance and risk reducing interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
