Tammy Lo, NP from Norwalk Hospital speaks about Pancreatic Cancer and Reacts to Alex Trebek"™s Death from the Disease.
Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer in the organ that lies behind the lower part of the stomach starts (pancreas).
Enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help control sugar metabolism are secreted by the pancreas. Sometimes, this form of cancer is discovered late, spreads easily, and has a poor prognosis.
In the early stages, there are no signs. Symptoms are associated with later stages, but these may be non-specific, such as lack of appetite and loss of weight.
Treatment may include removing the pancreas, radiation, and chemotherapy surgically.
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