Pancreatic CA Flashcards
1
Q
pancreatic CA is higher in which populations
A
men, smokers, & black population
2
Q
etiology
A
- smoking (major risk)
- alcohol
- age (>50yrs) (cumulative exposure to carcinogens)
3
Q
risk factors
A
- DM
- chronic pancreatitis
- poor diet
4
Q
how does smoking cause pancreatic CA
A
cigarette smoke has organ-specific carcinogens
5
Q
mnfts
A
- jaundice
- weight loss
- abdo pain
6
Q
Dx
A
- U/S and CT scan
- no screening tests for early identification exist
7
Q
Tx
A
- pain control is key
- Sx (for primary tumors) to excise tumor
- palliative care
