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7 symptoms of pancreatic cancer/ What are the risk factors

2024-11-29 16:32:00, Shëndeti CNA

Known as the "silent killer", pancreatic cancer is extremely difficult to detect.

Research shows that a tumor that grows in the pancreas can take 12 to 15 years before it becomes invasive.

According to recent research, there are six specific gene mutations associated with pancreatic cancer. These mutations can also occur in people without a family history of the disease.

Unfortunately, most cases of this type of cancer cannot be prevented, but you can reduce your risk by following a healthy lifestyle.

Symptoms and risk factors to avoid

Digestive problems

Poor appetite, indigestion and nausea are common in people with this type of cancer.

Some or all of these symptoms may occur when a pancreatic tumor presses on the stomach or part of the small intestine.

If this happens, food can remain in the stomach and cause indigestion, nausea and vomiting.

Disturbances in digestion can also occur due to blockage of the pancreatic duct, through which pancreatic enzymes flow, or due to changes in the production of these enzymes.

Weight loss

The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen, behind the stomach near the small intestine, gallbladder and duodenum.

It plays an important role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells.

Food may not be digested properly if the pancreas is not working due to cancer, and this can lead to weight loss and fatigue.

Abdominal pain

Pain in the upper abdomen is one of the most common signs of pancreatic cancer.

It can start in the stomach area and spread around the back. The pain is worse when lying down and is relieved by sitting. It can also appear after eating.

Smoking

Tobacco consumption is closely related to pancreatic cancer. Smoking is the only proven risk for cancer.

People who smoke are twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as non-smokers.

The good news is that quitting smoking can make an immediate difference.

Overweight

Obesity is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Excess weight around the waist can be a risk factor even in people who are not very overweight./ AgroWeb