Research links processed meat to pancreatic cancer

21/04/05 Eating large amounts of processed meats like hot dogs, sausages and cold cuts could lead to a greater risk of pancreatic cancer, new research suggests.

The study also found that a diet full of red meat or pork may also increase the risk.

The cancer-causing effect seems to be related not to the fat or cholesterol content of the meat, but to the way it is prepared, said the study authors, who presented their findings Wednesday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Anaheim, Calif.