Pancreatic cancer is a malignant disease of the Pancreas, the organ that regulates insulin levels in the body. In this disease, 95% of the cases are Adenocarcinomas, the most aggressive type of carcinoma. Survival rates are very low because the disease has usually no symptoms until in late stages.
Symptoms: Brownish urine, Clay colored stools, Nausea, Diabetes can be caused by it as well.
In late stages patients will develop a pain in the upper left abdomen that radiates towards the back.
Hi,
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is an excellent resource for information about pancreatic cancer symptoms, diagnosis and more.
Call toll-free 877-272-6226 M-F or
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