10 Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

By james

Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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The pancreas is an organ that helps us to digest our food. It secretes various substances into the digestive system thus taking part in breaking down food and regulating various bodily functions.

While it is possible to live without a pancreas, people for whom this is necessary would be heavily reliant on medications for their survival.

As with any other part of the body, the pancreas can develop cancers. Pancreatic cancer produces only very mild symptoms at first, making it difficult to diagnose in the early stages. It is a disease that is extremely difficult to treat, and mortality rates are very high.

Pancreatic Cancer Sign #1: Distended Belly

We will often feel bloated after a big meal. Sometimes it can be almost impossible to say no to another helping, no matter how full we may be. While this is perfectly normal, remaining in a state of bloating for a while after you have eaten is definitely not natural. If you are bloated and the feeling does not go away, you should arrange to speak with a doctor.

Pancreatic cancer can cause the pancreas to swell in size which leads to overall, noticeable enlargement of the abdomen. This symptom is often among the first noticed, although it tends to be overlooked.