+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted January 13, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted January 13, 2012 Processed meat 'linked to pancreatic cancer' A link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer has been suggested by researchers in Sweden. They said eating an extra 50g of processed meat, approximately one sausage, every day would increase a person's risk by 19%. But the chance of developing the rare cancer remains low. The World Cancer Research Fund suggested the link may be down to obesity. Eating red and processed meat has already been linked to bowel cancer. As a result the UK government recommended in 2011 that people eat no more than 70g a day. Prof Susanna Larsson, who conducted the study at the Karolinska Institute, told the BBC that links to other cancers were "quite controversial". She added: "It is known that eating meat increases the risk of colorectal cancer, it's not so much known about other cancers." The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, analysed data from 11 trials and 6,643 patients with pancreatic cancer. Increased risk It found that eating processed meat increased the risk of pancreatic cancer. The risk increased by 19% for every 50g someone added to their daily diet. Having an extra 100g would increase the risk by 38%. Prof Larsson said: "Pancreatic cancer has poor survival rates. So as well as diagnosing it early, it's important to understand what can increase the risk of this disease." She recommended that people eat less red meat. Cancer Research UK said the risk of developing pancreatic cancer in a lifetime was "comparatively small" - one in 77 for men and one in 79 for women. Sara Hiom, the charity's information director, said: "The jury is still out as to whether meat is a definite risk factor for pancreatic cancer and more large studies are needed to confirm this, but this new analysis suggests processed meat may be playing a role." However, she pointed out that smoking was a much greater risk factor. The World Cancer Research Fund has advised people to completely avoid processed meat. Dr Rachel Thompson, the fund's deputy head of science, said: "We will be re-examining the factors behind pancreatic cancer later this year as part of our Continuous Update Project, which should tell us more about the relationship between cancer of the pancreas and processed meat. "There is strong evidence that being overweight or obese increases the risk of pancreatic cancer and this study may be an early indication of another factor behind the disease. "Regardless of this latest research, we have already established a strong link between eating red and processed meat and your chances of developing bowel cancer, which is why WCRF recommends limiting intake of red meat to 500g cooked weight a week and avoid processed meat altogether." Source: BBC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjoswald Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh, of course -- a new day, a new scare. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Time to break out the spears and go hunting for cows. Ma, get the fire ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charisma Veteran Posted January 13, 2012 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2012 The link is only "suggested". Until it is conclusively proven, I will continue to enjoy the magic of bacon. And by "conclusively proven", I mean, until I develop the cancer, and the biopsy of my pancreas shows cancer cells feasting on bacon grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argi Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Everything basically "causes" cancer nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokthraka Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The link is only "suggested". Until it is conclusively proven, I will continue to enjoy the magic of bacon. And by "conclusively proven", I mean, until I develop the cancer, and the biopsy of my pancreas shows cancer cells feasting on bacon grease. If its proven that bacon causes cancer 100% of the time I'm still eating it. Charisma 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey13 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Confounding variables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Everything basically "causes" cancer nowadays. Cell division causes cancer, so yes, even living can cause cancer. The real issue with all of these stories is that they never fully address what the increased risk of cancer is, and they rarely mention the fact that we're learning about a lot of these risks because people are living longer, and it's natural that as cells get older, they don't perform the way they should. Also, I'd bet eating a sausage a day would lead to a greater risk of having a heart condition, but since they're a) often fatal and b) easier to treat in the long run, no one cares. It's cancer, with all of its long term treatment and insurance expenses that they're trying to absolutely minimize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phouchg Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Living is bad for you. No less than exactly 100% of cases to this day have ended in death. Muhammad Farrukh and Charisma 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xilo Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Meh, everything gives you cancer nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted January 13, 2012 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2012 If you live long enough everyone at some point WILL have cancer, only way to beat it is to die before it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokthraka Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Living is bad for you. No less than exactly 100% of cases to this day have ended in death. what should I do about that then D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted January 13, 2012 Author Subscriber² Share Posted January 13, 2012 what should I do about that then D: Consume 1 g of KCN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttus Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 my main beef (pun intended) with this article is that red meat does NOT equal processed meat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArialBlue Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Well I am a chicken and turkey person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1269 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hey They are just trying to hurt the pork industry.. That swine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh, of course -- a new day, a new scare. :rolleyes: Precisely. The biggest risk factors by far are family history (genetics), age, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis (here comes alcohol abuse), smoking, H. pylori infection (the ulcer-causing bug), etc. If I catch the flu the same week I was in Cleveland it doesn't mean I got it from Lake Erie :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokthraka Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 guys.... what if bacon is banned :cry: who will start a bacon cartel with me? :ninjapirate: hopefully we wont get arrested :handcuffs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm in :D Look - even if there is an association in this study it still needs replication, and IMO even if true it's probably related to the genetic predisposition and other risk factors. Cancer is seldom an X+Y=Z proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1269 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 guys.... what if bacon is banned :cry: who will start a bacon cartel with me? :ninjapirate: hopefully we wont get arrested :handcuffs: I'm down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted January 13, 2012 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2012 are these the same people that though eating eggs gave you cancer in the late 80s Charisma 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 are these the same people that though eating eggs gave you cancer in the late 80s They're still at it! http://www.cancer-prevention.org/2011/09/do-eggs-increase-risk-of-prostate-cancer-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Glad I don't eat hog meat. And a limited amount of sweet balogna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Glad I don't eat hog meat. And a limited amount of sweet balogna. Can't - live - without - BACON....or sausage, hot dogs (w/jalape?o brown mustard!), lunch meats.... Hate food nazis :angry: John S. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 ^ I'm not a Nazi -- I just never have liked hog products. Tend to make me feel sick, as in vomiting. I do eat a moderate amount of beef, turkey, and rare times, chicken. And I love haddock. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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