Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms & Signs (Cancer of the Pancreas)

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Pancreatic Cancer

Alternate Names : Cancer of the Pancreas

Pancreatic Cancer | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Most people do not realize they have pancreatic cancer until it has advanced into the liver. At that time, the person will have symptoms related to the destruction of the liver. Unexplained weight loss is the most common symptom. Other symptoms may include:

jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and eyes

nausea and vomiting

pain in the middle to upper part of the abdomen that may spread to the back

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Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/28/01

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