Question:

My question pertains to the commonality of pancreatic cancer with regards to age group. What I`d like to know– since I haven`t seen much in the way of information– is what exactly the rarity of this type of cancer in individuals in the 24-27 age range?

Answer:

Pancreas cancer is extremely rare during this age group. Pancreas cancer occurs in the sixth and seventh decades of life. Patients in the third decade probably make up less than 5% of all patients. The exact number is not known.

For more information:

Go to the Pancreatic Cancer health topic.