Udhayvir Grewal, GI Oncologist at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, shared a post on X:
“Latest in Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Young-onset pancreatic cancer is rising. Nationwide Korean cohort of 6.2M adults (20–39y), heavy alcohol use (but not light/moderate drinking) was linked to higher risk (aHR ~1.19), showing a threshold effect. Alcohol consumption ≥3 times per week was associated with an increased risk (aHR, 1.23).”
Title: Threshold Dose-Response Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer: A Nationwide Korean Cohort Study of Young Adults Age 20-39 Years
Authors: Joo-Hyun Park, Jung Yong Hong, Kyungdo Han, Jay J. Shen, Joon Oh Park, Young Suk Park, Ho Yeong Lim
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