Is 80 too old for pancreatic cancer surgery?

Updated June 28 2018 - 1:27pm, first published July 11 2017 - 12:00am
How old is too old to go under the knife for pancreatic cancer? Photo: Getty Images
How old is too old to go under the knife for pancreatic cancer? Photo: Getty Images

SURGEONS should not deny surgery to pancreatic cancer patients aged over 80 as they face no more complications than younger patients.

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