{"id":453,"date":"2026-01-15T16:16:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindfulescapades.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:16:46","slug":"signs-of-pancreatic-cancer-you-should-never-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfulescapades.com\/?p=453","title":{"rendered":"Signs of pancreatic cancer you should never ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pancreas is a large gland responsible for the production of digestive juices and hormones located in the top part of your tummy, just behind your stomach.<\/p>\n

Pancreatic cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the pancreas as a result of abnormal growth of cells in this gland. It is the tenth most common cancer\u00a0 in the UK.<\/p>\n

Sadly, it is rarely caught at an early stage since the symptoms are not manifested until it progresses beyond the point of early intervention.<\/p>\n

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It is usually when the cancer reaches more advanced stage that certain symptoms start to become noticeable. But even then, they can be vague and similar to those caused by a number of other conditions.<\/p>\n

The symptoms vary depending on what part of the pancreas \u2014 the head, body or tail\u00a0\u2014 the cancer develops.<\/h2>\n

The most common type of pancreatic cancer is ductal adenocarcinoma which starts in the cells that produce digestive juices.<\/p>\n

Some of the most common signs, as described by Cancer researshes\u00a0are as follows:<\/p>\n

Pain in the stomach or\u00a0back<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Chronic or unexplained abdominal pain that can spread to the back may be a sign of pancreatic cancer. This pain is especially felt after eating.<\/p>\n

At the early stages, the pain may come and go, but as the tumor grows larger it tends to be more constant and last longer.<\/p>\n

Jaundice<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A number of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have jaundice\u2014yellowing of the skin and eyes resulting in the buildup of bilirubin, a pigment produced by the liver.<\/p>\n

This happens because the tumour blocks the bile duct.<\/p>\n

Weight loss<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Losing significant amount of weight because of no apparent reason is one of the signs of cancer in general, including pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n

Digestive Problems<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Poor digestion, loose stools, or stools that are oily and are accompanied by a strong odor may be a result of interference with the pancreas\u2019s enzyme production because of the presence of cancer.<\/p>\n

Bowel changes<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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When and if the pancreatic duct\u00a0blocks, it may leads to a symptom called steatorrhoea or fatty stools. This means the body is not absorbing your food properly. Other bowel changes may include diarrhoea and constipation.<\/p>\n

New-Onset Diabetes
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In some cases, pancreatic cancer affects insulin production, causing diabetes in people who were not diabetic before.<\/p>\n

Fatigue<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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As with most other cancers, fatigue and lack of energy can be symptoms accompanying pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n

Blood Clots<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The risk of developing blood clots increases when a person is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).<\/p>\n

Fever and shivering<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you have jaundice or an inflamed pancreas, you may also experience occasional fevers accompanied with shivers.<\/p>\n

Itching<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Jaundice, one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, can cause itchy skin because of the increased bile salts in the bloodstream<\/p>\n

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