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Thursday, November 21st let’s wear purple!

What Is Pancreatic Cancer?

Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow and divide out of control and form a tumor.

The pancreas is a gland located deep in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. It makes enzymes that help digestion and hormones that control blood-sugar levels.

How Many People Will Get Pancreatic Cancer?

More than 66,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024. That is 180 people diagnosed every day.

Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S.

Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer may cause only vague, unexplained symptoms, such as:

Pain, usually in the abdomen or back

Weight loss

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes or both) with or without itching

Loss of appetite

Nausea

Changes in stool

Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)

Recent-onset diabetes

If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, we urge you to speak to your doctor immediately and reference pancreatic cancer.

 

You can watch the link below to hear from one of our patients that fight this cancer and a care taker who has been by her through it all.

https://cbs2iowa.com/community/more-fun-in-the-morning/cancer-survivor-and-caregiver-highlight-fight-against-pancreatic-cancer-on-iowas-news-now#

 

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