(Henry Ford Health System) A Henry Ford Hospital study found that hepatitis B does not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer -- and that only age is a contributing factor.
The results contradict a previous study in 2008 that suggested a link between pancreatic cancer and previous hepatitis B infection.
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection.
inflammation of the liverHepatitis B does not increase risk for pancreatic cancerEurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Fri, 10/30/2009 - 22:00
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