Pancreatic Cancer
Description> Abnormal cell growth in the pancreas. The pancreas is found behind the stomach.
> There are two different types of cells in the pancreas, the exocrine cells and endocrine cells. They both have different jobs as well. > 95% of pancreatic cancer forms in the exocrine cells which make pancreatic enzymes that help in digestion. |
Risks/Causes
> 5-10% of people who get pancreatic cancer have had a family member who has also had it.
>The more someone smokes, the higher the risk is to get pancreatic cancer.
>Obesity is another risk for pancreatic cancer. Those who stay active have half the chance to get it.
> A diet high in fat and meat has been linked to pancreatic cancer in animal studies. Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables decreased pancreatic cancer risk in other studies.
> The risk increases with age.
>The more someone smokes, the higher the risk is to get pancreatic cancer.
>Obesity is another risk for pancreatic cancer. Those who stay active have half the chance to get it.
> A diet high in fat and meat has been linked to pancreatic cancer in animal studies. Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables decreased pancreatic cancer risk in other studies.
> The risk increases with age.
Treatment of cancer
> Type of treatment depends on the cancer's stage.
> Surgery could be performed to remove part of the pancreas and surrounding tissue.
> Your doctor could also perform chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
> Surgery could be performed to remove part of the pancreas and surrounding tissue.
> Your doctor could also perform chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Complications/Progressions
> Pain in your abdomen.
> Blood clots.
> Bowel obstruction.
> Weight loss.
> Blood clots.
> Blood clots.
> Bowel obstruction.
> Weight loss.
> Blood clots.
Lifestyle Changes
> Some lifestyle changes could be stop smoking, stop drinking alcohol, prevent diabetes, follow a nutritious diet, exercise, and get enough sleep at night.
Interesting Facts
In 2012: New cases- 43,920
Deaths- 37,390
> Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause in cancer related death in the U.S.
> 74% of people who get pancreatic cancer dies within the first year.
Deaths- 37,390
> Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause in cancer related death in the U.S.
> 74% of people who get pancreatic cancer dies within the first year.