The commonest type of cancer of the pancreas is Exocrine Tumours.
Early Symptoms
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
2. Pain in the Stomach Area
3. Jaundice - yellow skin and white eyes
4. Loss of Appetite
5. Back Pain
6. Upper Abdominal Pain that may radiate to your back
7. Depression and Low Mood
Other Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
1. Diabetes
2. Skin Itching
3. Sickness and Nausea
4. Bowel Disturbances
5. Fever and Shivering
6. Unexplained Blood Clots (venous thrombosis)
Symptoms from rare Endocrine Pancreatic Tumours
1. Insulinoma - produce too much Insulin - causing weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and loss of energy
2. Gastrinoma - produce too much gastrin - causing peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum
3. Somatostatinomas - produce too much hormone called somatostatin - causing gall stones, diabetes and diarrhoea
4. VIPomas - produce too much hormone called VIP - causing high blood pressure, flushing of the face and watery diarrhoea
5. Glucagonomas - produce too much hormone called glucagon - skin rash, anaemia, mouth ulcers and diarrhoea
Prevention
1. know who's at risk - smokers, people with diabetes, people with a family history of cancer
2. Quit Smoking
3. Keep your weight at a healthy level - exercise regularly
4. Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables
5. Take more Vitamin D - 400 IU per day
6. Get involved in the fight against cancer by volunteering your time
7. Reduce consumption of Red Meat, Processed Meat and Carbonized Meat
8. Eat Fish
9. The Power of Thought - positive thinking, intention and prayers
10. Do Blood Tests for All Cancers per year
