Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas, the gland located between the stomach and spine, which produces insulin and other hormones and helps the body use or store the energy that comes from food. Pancreatic cancer can spread very rapidly. Factors that may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer include:

Obesity
Smoking
Diabetes
Family history of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatitis

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Pain in the upper belly or middle part of the back
Dark urine
Stools that are pale or float in the toilet
Nausea
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite

However, signs and symptoms do not usually appear in early stages, which is why we recommend taking regular early detection tests to diagnose cancer in its early, most curable stages.

Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at KHCC

Ultrasound Imaging
CT scan
MRI scan
ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), to examine and diagnose diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas
Endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy
Laparoscopic biopsy to obtain tissue samples in and around the pancreas for further study

Treatment of pancreatic cancer at KHCC

Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are treatment options for pancreatic cancer patients. The first form of treatment is usually surgery to completely remove the tumor. Pancreatic cancer can be cured when it is found at an early stage