But one organisation believes conditions for people with the disease could be improved significantly if more money was used on clinical research.
According to Cancer52, the largest cancer research funders in the UK put less than two per cent of their money into pancreatic cancer in 2007.
This, it said, is despite the fact that it accounts for five per cent of all cancer deaths in Britain.
'A great deal more research needs to be done to find out what causes pancreatic cancer,' said spokeswoman Dr Adrienne Morgan.
She went on to respond to the findings of a study published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention journal, which said drinking two or more soft drinks a week increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Dr Morgan said that the findings reinforce the message that people should reduce their sugar intake, especially as consuming too much can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
According to Cancer52, the largest cancer research funders in the UK put less than two per cent of their money into pancreatic cancer in 2007.
This, it said, is despite the fact that it accounts for five per cent of all cancer deaths in Britain.
'A great deal more research needs to be done to find out what causes pancreatic cancer,' said spokeswoman Dr Adrienne Morgan.
She went on to respond to the findings of a study published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention journal, which said drinking two or more soft drinks a week increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Dr Morgan said that the findings reinforce the message that people should reduce their sugar intake, especially as consuming too much can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
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