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Pancreatic Cancer

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What is Pancreatic Cancer?

Access pancreatic cancer information in audio here.

Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, a gland in the digestive system that produces digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin. There are several types, primarily classified by where they start in the pancreas and the cells they affect.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Indigestion
  • Tummy pain or back pain
  • Changes to your poo
  • Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
  • Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes and itchy skin)

Risks for Pancreatic Cancer

  • SMOKING: Around 20% of pancreatic cancers in the UK are caused by smoking.
  • AGE: Almost half of new cases are diagnosed in people aged 75 and over.
  • WEIGHT: Over 10% are linked to obesity.

Further information and support

Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancer Research UK

Pancreatic Cancer UK also have a great selection of webinars available to educate and support you. You can find them here.

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