Pancreas - The pancreas is an organ
that aids in digestion by producing
enzymes. It also produces hormones
that helps in the digestion of
carbohydrates. Pancreatic cancer is
considered one of the worst types of
cancer with a high mortality rate.
In the US this cancer is the fourth
leading cause of cancer deaths -
even though it accounts for only 2%
of new cancers. The age group most
affected by this type of cancer is
that from age 65 to 79.
Diagnosis - In about 50% of patients
there is a "yellowing" of the skin -
referred to as jaundice. There may
also me weight loss, fatigue,
glucose intolerance, and a loss of
appetite. There may also be signs of
pain in the back and abdomen.
Hormonal imbalances produced by the
cancerous cells of the pancreas can
result in dizziness, weakness,
diarrhea, chills, or in some cases
muscle spasms. The onset of these
symptoms may be gradual and may be
interpreted as other ailments.
Treatment - Prevention is the best
treatment. Smokers tend to get this
cancer about twice as often as
nonsmokers. Diets rich in meat and
fats also tend to contribute to
pancreatic cancer.
If a patient is diagnosed with
cancer with cancer of the pancreas
the doctor may opt in for surgery.
In some cases the surgeon may be
able to perform curative surgery -
that is surgery intended on removing
all the cancer. Sometimes the
surgeon may decide that palliative
surgery (surgery to correct
symptoms) is required. In palliative
surgery the doctor goes in and
removes cancer that is interfering
with certain biological processes
(such as in the case where cancer is
blocking ducts, etc).
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