Scientists learn how genes and environment conspire in pancreatic cancer development

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Scientists learn how genes and environment conspire in pancreatic cancer development

Like weeds sprouting from cracks in the pavement, cancer often forms in sites of tissue damage. That damage could be an infection, a physical wound, or some type of inflammation. Common examples include stomach cancer caused by H. pylori infection, Barrett’s esophagus caused by acid reflux, and even smoking-induced lung cancer.

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