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Episode 85. Pancreatic Cancer with Dr Michael Lee

Pancreatic cancer is the eighth most common cancer reported in Australia. In 2021, it is estimated that there will be 4261 new cases and 3391 deaths. The incidence has increased from 10 per 100,000 in 1982 -to 12 per 100,000 today with the average age of onset between 60 and 65 years. At the time of diagnosis, approximately one-third of patients already have advanced disease with a limited 3 to 4-month survival prognosis, overall, 1-year survival for pancreatic cancer is only 16% and 5-year survival of 3% despite new approaches to management.

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