By Mr Neville Menezes
13.11.23
Surgeon
Shining a light on pancreatic cancer
In the UK, about 10,500 new cases of pancreatic cancer arise every year. However, only 10% of those diagnosed have the chance for life-saving surgery. Sadly, this cancer remains the deadliest among common types, with less than an 8% chance of survival over five years. What’s worse, these statistics haven’t improved much in the last 50 years. In his latest online article Mr Neville Menezes gives us his insights into pancreatic cancer. He talks about the lack of awareness, symptoms that go unnoticed, why awareness matters and the goal.
