1.1 Prevention

1.1 Prevention

Although the aetiology of pancreatic cancer is unknown, the current prevention strategies involve reducing risk factors. The two most effective prevention strategies include avoiding tobacco smoking and maintaining a normal body weight (American Cancer Society 2019; Xu et al. 2018). Some studies suggest a change in diet may decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer by decreasing soft drink and sugar consumption and increasing consumption of whole grains and vegetables (Lei et al. 2016; Pericleous et al. 2014).