Cadmium exposure and risk of pancreatic cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies, characterized by a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Increasing evidence suggests that environmental factors, including heavy metal exposure, play a role in pancreatic cancer development. Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, has been implicated in cancer progression. However, its association with pancreatic cancer remains uncertain, with conflicting results from epidemiological studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess the association between cadmium exposure and the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using multiple databases to identify studies that explored the relationship between cadmium exposur

SUBMITTER: Soleimani Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040173 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature