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Frequently Asked Questions About Pancreatic Cancer

What is the pancreas? The pancreas is the organ of the digestive and endocrine systems. It has a triangular (like a pear) shape and is located behind the stomach. It is about 15 cm (6 in) long. Anatomically, the pancreas is divided into the head of the pancreas, the neck, the body, and the tail of the pancreas. The head is surrounded by the duodenum in its concavity. The head surrounds two large blood vessels. What does the pancreas do? The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon hormones that re...

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Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

pUseful to know: Pancreatic cancer is quite rare (up to 7% of cases). In 10% of cases, pancreatic cancer is hereditary. Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at the early stages is difficult. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are similar to those of non-oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients at risk should undergo regular screening.Pancreatic cancer belongs to those tumors that are difficult to diagnose. It is a very aggressive type of cancer, occurring relatively rarely - no mor...

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Pancreatic Cancer: causes and symptoms

If you notice such symptoms as: weakness; abrupt weight loss; loss of appetite; jaundice; nausea and vomiting. you should seek medical advice! What is the pancreas and how is it arranged? The pancreas is the organ of the digestive system, which performs the following functions: exocrine (digestive) The pancreas produces all the necessary enzymes (trypsin, chymotrypsin, amylase, lipase) to digest fats, proteins, carbohydrates. endocrine The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon hormon...

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