Pain, usually in the abdomen or back
Weight loss
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes or both) with or without itching
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Changes in stool
Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)
Recent-onset diabetes
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, we urge you to speak to your doctor immediately and refer pancreatic cancer.
Fatigue, weakness and depression are also symptoms. A person with advanced pancreatic cancer may also have fluid in the abdomen and blood clots.
Learn more about pancreatic cancer signs and symptoms.
How Is Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosed?
A pancreatic tumor can only be seen on an imaging study such as a computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Then, the doctor gets a sample of the tumor tissue to figure out the exact diagnosis.
Why Is Pancreatic Cancer Hard to Find?
The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, so doctors usually cannot see or feel the tumor during a physical exam. Also, pancreatic cancer sym
