The genetic risk factors for most patients with pancreatic cancer are unknown, although Wolpin and colleagues have discovered an association between ABO blood group and the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Through a study done in 2021 has made it apparent that ABO blood types are ... of specific antigens on red blood cells. These antigens not only determine compatibility for blood transfusions ...
Giving someone blood from the wrong group can be life-threatening. While type-O patients can receive only type-O red cell transfusions, type-O donations are compatible with all other ABO types.