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Pancreatic Cancer in the U. S., 2009
- 42,470 estimated new cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 35,240 estimated deaths from pancreatic cancer.
- Fourth leading cancer death in men and women.
Men in 2009
- 21,050 estimated new cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 18,030 estimated deaths from pancreatic cancer in men.
- Fourth leading cancer death in men; colon cancer is third.
Women in 2008
- 21,420 estimated new cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 17,210 estimated deaths from pancreatic cancer in women.
- Fourth leading cancer death in women; ovarian cancer is fifth.
Cancer Facts & Figures 2009
By American Cancer Society, Inc.
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