Cancer
In Australia, pancreatic cancer is the eighth most commonly diagnosed cancer.1 In 2023, it is estimated that more than 4500 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and that one in 70 people will be diagnosed by the time they are aged 85 years.1
In 2019, the US Preventive Services Task Force found that there are currently no accurate or validated biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer.2
There are no specific recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
People with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer should be referred to a familial cancer service, geneticist or oncologist for possible genetic testing.3
This guideline is maintained and accessible as a web-based document.
Please regularly check the website for updates. The PDF will not be up to date if saved or printed.
Lifecycle-chart.pdf (PDF 0.35 MB)
Lifecycle chart – suitable for people with red-green colour-blindness (PDF 0.3 MB)
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