Meena Patel Meena Patel Asked 8 months ago

Does women get pancreatic cancer?

My neighbour's sister was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and it made me quite worried. I always thought it was more common in men. Do women also get pancreatic cancer?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Bilkul hota hai, cancer gender dekh kar nahi aata. Don't live with the misconception that only men get it. If there are symptoms like sudden weight loss or jaundice, don't sit at home, go get checked immediately.

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, women absolutely get pancreatic cancer too! It affects both men and women, especially as we get older. Regular health checkups are super important to stay safe.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about this unless someone in your family has symptoms. Yes, women do get it, but it's not very common compared to other issues. If you are worried, a quick talk with a doctor will ease your mind.

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Dilip Kulkarni Dilip Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, women are also at risk for pancreatic cancer. While lifestyle changes like avoiding fatty foods and smoking help, sudden severe stomach pain or dark urine needs immediate medical attention at a hospital.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, women do get pancreatic cancer, and home remedies cannot cure or prevent such serious things. While healthy eating helps, if anyone has persistent abdominal pain or yellow eyes, they must consult a specialist directly.

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan beti, mahilaon ko bhi ye bimari ho sakti hai. Mere pados mein ek behenji ko hua tha. Aap bilkul chinta mat karo, bas samay par doctor ko dikhana sabse bada ilaaj hai.

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