What causes ampullary cancer?

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What causes ampullary cancer?

Experts aren’t sure what causes ampullary cancer. However, we know that cancer begins when cells develop mutations (changes) in their DNA. These abnormal cells start to multiply and grow out of control.

There are certain factors that can increase your risk of developing ampullary cancer. These risk factors include:

  • Being over the age of 70.
  • Being male.
  • Having inherited syndromes that may increase your cancer risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).

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