Pancreatic cancer risk and levels of trace elements
Abstract
Knowledge on the aetiology of exocrine pancreatic cancer (EPC) is scant. The best established risk factor for EPC is tobacco smoking. Among other carcinogens, tobacco contains cadmium, a metal previously associated with an increased risk of EPC. This study evaluated the association between concentrations of trace elements in toenails and EPC risk.The study included 118 EPC cases and 399 hospital controls from eastern Spain. Levels of 12 trace...
Paper Details
Title
Pancreatic cancer risk and levels of trace elements
Published Date
Dec 19, 2011
Journal
Volume
61
Issue
11
Pages
1583 - 1588
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