n a person who is hired to work for another or for a business, firm, etc., in return for payment, (Also called (esp. formerly)) employÃ©. employee association. n an organization, other than a trade union, whose members comprise employees of a single employing organization.
Pancreatic cancer arises when cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a mass. These cancerous cells have the ability to invade other parts of the body. There are a number of types of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer. Cancer of the pancreas is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, killing more than 39,000 people a year. Risks include smoking, age, sex (more common in men), chronic pancreatitis, and exposure to some industrial chemicals.