Pre-diagnostic erythrocyte cadmium, selenium, and zinc levels and pancreatic cancer risk in Europe

Objectives Cadmium (Cd) is a naturally occurring heavy metal that has no known biological function and is considered a Group 1 human carcinogen by IARC. Diet is considered the major source of exposure in the general non-smoking population. The increasing use of Cd-batteries is projected to increase environmental contamination. Cd body burden is twice as high in smokers as non-smokers, and interferes with essential elements such as zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se). Cd exposure in vivo induces pancreatic tumors in rats.

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Eric Duell, Leila Lujan-Barroso, Malene Outzen, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Mazda Jenab, Malin Sund, Ingvar Bergdahl, on behalf of EPIC investigators Tags: 8. Pancreatic Cancer I Source Type: research