Pesticide link to pancreatic cancer investigated in small study

NCT ID NCT04429490

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether organochlorine pesticides, which build up in body fat over time, are more common in people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers compared fat and urine samples from 56 patients undergoing surgery—some with pancreatic cancer and some without. The goal was to see if higher pesticide levels were linked to the disease.

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, this could point toward environmental risk factors for pancreatic cancer and guide future prevention efforts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to the general population.

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  • Damien JOLLY

    Reims, France

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