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One of the most serious of all cancers. It
develops when malignant cells form in the tissues
of your pancreas — a large organ that lies
horizontally behind the lower part of your
stomach. Your pancreas secretes enzymes that aid
digestion and hormones that help regulate the
metabolism of carbohydrates.
Causes:
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Smoking
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Diet
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Alcohol
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Weight and exercise
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Having some other medical conditions
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Exposure to some chemicals
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Genetic factors
Symptoms:
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Pain in the upper abdomen or upper back
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Yellow skin and eyes, and dark urine from
jaundice
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Weakness
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Loss of appetite
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Nausea and vomiting
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Weight loss
Treatments:
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Surgery
to remove cancer of the pancreas
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Surgery to control symptoms
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'Stents'
to relieve jaundice
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Radiotherapy
for cancer of the pancreas
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Chemotherapy for cancer of the pancreas
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