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Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the pancreas. Cancer that begins in the cells of the pancreas is called pancreatic cancer. It usually begins in the channels that carry pancreatic juices.
The pancreas is a gland that is located in the upper part of the abdomen behind the stomach. The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system. Pancreas produce a hormone called insulin. This hormone helps in maintaining the blood glucose level. They also produce certain enzymes that help the body in digestion of food.
Cancer of the pancreas is an uncommon form of cancer. Unfortunately, the
outcome of this cancer is not very good. Pancreatic cancer affects 7000 people in the UK each year. This disease cannot be transmitted from one person to another.
Causes of pancreatic cancer:
• Cigarette smoking is considered a risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer. Up to a third of all pancreatic cancers may be linked to smoking.
• People who chew tobacco are also at an increased risk of developing a pancreatic cancer
• Increase in age another reason for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer occurs mainly in people aged between 60 and 80 and is rare below the age of 50.
• Inflammation of the pancreas also lead to pancreatic cancer. People suffering from pancreatitis usually have inflated pancreas. The pancreas usually inflate due to excessive consumption of alcohol.
• A diet containing large amounts of fat, sugar, red or processed meat may increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
• Environmental factors–Long-term exposure to certain chemicals, such as gasoline or certain insecticides, may increase the risk of developing cancer of the pancreas.
• If your diet does not consist of fresh fruit and vegetable you might be at a risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer:
• Weight loss is the first noticeable symptom in a person suffering from pancreatic cancer. Pain in the stomach and sometimes the back due to growth and spread of the tumors Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle spasms
• Depression
• Diarrhea due to increased production of insulin or other hormones.


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