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Overview

The pancreas is a large gland in the digestive system which is positioned in the abdominal cavity just behind the stomach. With the function of producing several vital hormones, it is also a digestive organ. Pancreatic cancer arises when pancreatic cells begin to grow out of control with the formation of a mass, called tumor. These cancerous cells can also effect others parts of the body. There are many types of pancreatic cancer. People who don’t smoke and maintain a healthy lifestyle are at a lower risk of developing this cancer. With its increasing cases every year, the chances of survival is low when diagnosed at a later stage. There are many treatment options available that can advance the quality of life of people with pancreatic cancer.

Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer include: Pain in the upper abdomen Loss of appetite Unintended weight loss Jaundice New-onset diabetes FatigueDFDAFF


Causes

Although it is not possible to tell the exact causes of pancreatic cancer, some of the assumed causes include: Smoking Genetic defects


Diagnosis

You may have to perform certain medical tests and procedures if ythe doctor reckons that you have pancreatic cancer. ... Medical imaging Endoscopic ultrasonography Blood tests Ultrasound CT scan Tissue biopsy


Treatments

Various treatment options are available to reduce discomfort and cure people suffering from pancreatic cancer. .. Surgery Two generic types of surgery can be used for this disease, Palliative surgery and Potentially curative surgery. Chemotherapy Inoculated via mouth as pills or into a vein, anti-cancer drugs are being utilized by chemotherapy during the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Ablation or Embolization treatments These treatments are distinct ways of destroying tumour cells, rather than eliminating them with surgeries. Radiation therapy Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is a medical procedure that applies high energy radiation and kills the cancerous cells in the pancreas.


Prevention

Don’t smoke Maintain a healthy weight Low red meat diet Limit alcohol use


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