Pancreatic Cancer
Your pancreas is located below the stomach, in the lower part of the abdomen. It releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreatic tissues. The tumors in the pancreas can be cancerous or noncancerous. The most common type of pancreatic cancer starts in the lining of the pancreatic ducts (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma). Most pancreatic cancer cases are diagnosed in patients aged 65 and older.
Risk Factors
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Old age
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Family history of BRCA2 gene mutation,
- Lynch syndrome
- Familial atypical mole-malignant melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome
- Family history of pancreatic cancer
Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer shows mundane symptoms in the early stages, which makes it less detectable. However, the more advanced the tumor grows, the more concerning the pancreatic cancer symptoms get. It is essential to pay attention to your body, more so if any of the above risk factors apply.
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain extending to the back
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Light-colored stools
- Dark urine
- Itchiness on the skin
- Diabetes or advancing diabetes
- Blood clots
- Jaundice
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
After a consultation with your GP, they likely recommend you to an oncologist for further testing. The Surgeons Association of Southern Texas, a pancreatic cancer center in Houston, maintains cutting-edge technology to test for and diagnose the type and stage of cancer. Your doctors may prescribe some of the following tests:
- Imaging
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- Biopsy
- Blood test
Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer treatment is planned based on the stage of cancer itself. The team of doctors working on the case outlines a treatment plan that usually includes chemotherapy, radiation, and pancreatic cancer surgery.
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