10/12/2026
Cancer in your family doesn’t automatically mean cancer is in your future.
But your family history can hold important information about your risk.
Certain inherited genetic changes and patterns of cancer within a family can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. Knowing that history can help you and your healthcare provider determine whether genetic counseling or testing may be appropriate.
Start with the basics:
Who in your family has had cancer? What type? How old were they when they were diagnosed?
You don't need to have all the answers. Start the conversation.