According to a new report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, consuming two or more soft drinks per week increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by nearly twofold compared to individuals who do not consume soft drinks. The high levels of sugar in soft drinks may increase the level of insulin in the body, which is thought to contribute to pancreatic cancer cell growth. Although relatively rare, pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly cancers, and only 5 percent of those diagnosed survive more than five years.
The study conducted in Singapore was reported by EurekAlert.