سرطان البنكرياس (Pancreatic cancer)

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Pancreatic Cancer

 

 

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about pancreatic cancer.

What is pancreatic cancer? 

Pancreatic cancer is a rare disease that begins in the pancreas when cell growth becomes uncontrolled. The severity of the disease is determined by its size and how far it has spread.

What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

  • Pancreatic cancer might not have any symptoms, or may bedifficult to detect. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can include:
  • Yellowing of the whites of the eyes (jaundice).
  • Itchy skin and dark-colored urine.
  • Loss of appetite or unintended weight loss.
  • Feeling tired or lacking energy.
  • Increased body temperature, feeling hot, or chills.
  • Feelingfatigued.
  • Diarrhea, constipation, or other changes in stools.
  • Pain in the upper abdomen and back, which may worsen when eating or lying down and improves when leaning forward.

Indigestion symptoms,such asfeeling bloated.

If the patient has another condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome, they might regularly experience similar symptoms.

What are the causes of pancreatic cancer?

  • Some factors may increase the likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer, such as:
  • Pancreatic cancer is uncommon in people under 40 years old, but the risk increases for those over 75.
  • Having certain health conditions, such as chronic pancreatitis.
  • A family historyof pancreatic cancer.

Many pancreatic cancers are also linked to lifestyle, such as smoking and obesity.

What are the diagnostic methods?:

  • The doctor will take a medical history and conduct a physical examination. Additional procedures may be requested as needed, such as:
  • Laboratory tests, such as blood sample analysis.
  • CT or MRI scans of the abdomen.
  • Biopsy of the pancreas for examination.

Abdominal endoscopy via the bile duct.

What are the treatments for pancreatic cancer?

  • Treatment may involve various procedures or as needed and may include:
  • – Surgery:
  • If pancreatic cancer is detected early, before it spreads, the patient may undergo surgery to remove it.
  • If the cancer cannot be surgically removed, the patient might undergo surgery to help manage some symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
  • Various surgical procedures are used to treat pancreatic cancer.
  • In surgery, part of the pancreas, or in some cases the entire pancreas, is removed. The patient may also need to have all or parts of other organs surrounding the pancreas removed.
  • – Chemotherapy: Uses drugs to kill cancer cells. A patient might undergo chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer to:
  • ontrol and improve symptoms if surgery to remove the cancer is not possible due to the patient’s health, sometimes together with radiotherapy (chemoradiation).
  • Administer after surgery to help stop cancer from returning or to help shrink the cancer.
  • Treat early-stage cancer.

– Radiotherapy: Uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.

How to prevent pancreatic cancer?

Follow a healthy diet.

What are the complications of pancreatic cancer?

  • Pancreatic cancer cause complications such as:
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Edema.
  • Constipation.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Dehydration.
  • Malnutrition.
  • Disease progression.
  • Fluidbalancedisorders.

sychosis, confusion, and depression.

When should you see a doctor?

  • Consult a doctor if you notice the following symptoms:
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Severe abdominal pain.

Jaundice.

Sometimes symptoms do not appear until the disease is in an advanced stage.

Frequently Asked Questions:

I am a person who has noticed the yellowing of my eyes and skin. Does this mean I have pancreatic cancer?.

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