In addition, the pathogenic role of Gal-3 is evident in many tumors of the pancreas, liver, colon, breast, lung, prostate, head and neck, nervous system, and thyroid, leading to the idea that there is a link between the 3 presence and/or absence of Gal-3 and the occurrence of certain cancers. This evidence concerns the gene LGALS3 and pancreatic neoplasm.