Description: Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
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Pancreatic cancer occurs in the pancreas, which is an organ found deep in the abdomen. The pancreas supports the digestive system and produces the main hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. It is when these two functions are disrupted that pancreatic cancer symptoms occur.
The problem with pancreatic cancer symptoms is that they could indicate any number of common illnesses, therefore making diagnosis difficult. The main early pancreatic cancer symptoms include:
If the cancer is at a later stage other pancreatic cancer symptoms may be experienced before or after diagnosis, although some may never be a problem. These additional symptoms include: