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An anatomical illustration of the human pancreas shows its location near the stomach and intestines, a detailed cross-section highlighting ducts and the islet of Langerhans, and an inset of pancreatic tissue histology with labeled alpha, beta, and delta cells.

Infographic with pie charts and bar graphs showing projected cancer incidence and mortality in the U.S. for 2025. Key cancers include breast, prostate, lung, and colon, with breakdowns by sex and cancer type. Lung cancer leads in deaths for both men and women.

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An anatomical illustration of the human pancreas shows its location near the stomach and intestines, a detailed cross-section highlighting ducts and the islet of Langerhans, and an inset of pancreatic tissue histology with labeled alpha, beta, and delta cells.

Anatomy of the human pancreas

The human pancreas is composed of two main types of tissue: acinar cells and islets...

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Infographic with pie charts and bar graphs showing projected cancer incidence and mortality in the U.S. for 2025. Key cancers include breast, prostate, lung, and colon, with breakdowns by sex and cancer type. Lung cancer leads in deaths for both men and women.

Cancer incidence and mortality in the United States

Overall cancer mortality in the United States has dropped consistently since the...

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