Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer, accounting for three percent of all new cancer cases, according to Cancer Research UK.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) says that floating stools with a particularly bad odor and unusual color due to the body not digesting fats well is a sign. There are also a number of signs of pancreatic cancer.
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The organization says other signs include:
- Yellow skin (including yellowing of the gums and inner lips) and/or eyes, darkening of urine, itching and clay-colored stools, which are signs of jaundice caused by a obstruction of the bile ducts
- Pain in the upper abdomen, upper back, or arms
- Painful swelling of an arm or leg due to a blood clot
- Burning sensation in the stomach or other gastrointestinal discomfort
- stomach swelling
- Weakness
- loss of appetite
- nausea and vomiting
- chills and sweats
- Fever
- unexplained weight loss
Pancreatic Cancer UK explains that the pancreas plays «an important role» in breaking down food.
Therefore, the charity says it is common for pancreatic cancer cause problems eating and digesting food.
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The charity states: “Symptoms of this include feeling full quickly when eating, swelling of the belly, being very windy and belching.
“But these symptoms are common problems and usually not due to pancreatic cancer”.
Pancreatic cancer UK says, «Some people see the doctor multiple times before getting a diagnosis.»
The charity adds: «If you have unexplained symptoms that last four weeks or more, go back to your GP until you get a firm diagnosis or a referral for tests to find out what’s causing them.»
Cancer Research UK reports that symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be vague. The charity explains that these symptoms can be caused by other conditions, but it’s important to get them checked out by a doctor.
Advise people to see a doctor if they have new symptoms or symptoms that do not go away. He says that the symptoms They vary depending on where the cancer is in the pancreas.
The Mayo Clinic says: “Pancreatic cancer treatment options are chosen based on the extent of the cancer. Options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these.”
“Most pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors do not produce hormones, so they do not cause specific symptoms.
“Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that produce hormones are called functional tumors.
«Symptoms are different for each type, depending on the hormone the tumor produces.»
Some lifestyle factors and certain medical conditions can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. For example, around 20 out of 100 cases of pancreatic cancer in the UK are caused by smoking.
Although it’s not always possible to prevent pancreatic cancer, choosing a healthy lifestyle may lower your chances.
The NHS recommends lose weight if you are overweight and reduce your intake of alcohol and red and processed meat.