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Pancreatic Cancer in the U. S., 2008
- 37,680 estimated new cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 34,290 estimated deaths from pancreatic cancer.
- Fourth leading cancer death in men and women.
Men in 2008
- 18,770 estimated new cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 17,500 estimated deaths from pancreatic cancer in men.
- Fourth leading cancer death in men; colon cancer is third.
Women in 2008
- 18,910 estimated new cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 16,790 estimated deaths from pancreatic cancer in women.
- Fourth leading cancer death in women; ovarian cancer is fifth.
Cancer Facts & Figures 2008
By American Cancer Society, Inc.
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