10:00 pm
Friday 30 September 2022
I wrote – Shaima Morsi
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, and it occurs due to the abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas, which is a gland or small organ located behind the stomach that produces and releases substances in the body.
It not only helps produce substances or enzymes that aid digestion, but it also contributes to the release of hormones that control the amount of sugar in the bloodstream.
Below we explain to you the causes, symptoms, risk factors and methods of prevention, according to what the “timesofindia” website mentioned.
How does it spread?
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), pancreatic cancer can spread to other parts of the body and often first spread to the abdomen, liver, lungs, bones, brain and other organs.
One of the signs of its spread:
Depending on where the cancer has spread, symptoms may vary, but one of the signs of a tumor spreading is pain, indicating that it is persistent and the cause is the breakdown of living tissue that builds the skeleton, and the most affected area of the body is the back.
Other signs:
Some other signs of advanced pancreatic cancer include:
Weak bones, which can easily break.
Increased levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), which causes dehydration, confusion, illness and digestive problems.
Low levels of blood cells.
Some common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include:
Pain in the upper abdomen that may spread to the back.
– jaundice;
– Fatigue and tiredness.
– Anorexia.
Dark-colored urine.
– Weight loss.
Blood clots in the body.
Itchy skin.
New or worsening diabetes.
Nausea.
What you should know:
Experiencing all of the above symptoms in some cases does not necessarily mean that you have pancreatic cancer, so the best way to find out is to consult a specialist and get a full medical examination.
risk factor:
Some of the risk factors include:
Age: Most people who develop pancreatic cancer are over 45 years old.
Gender: It is believed that more men than women are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Smoking: Those who smoke may be at greater risk.
Obesity: One must also maintain a healthy weight because obesity increases the risk of developing it.
Aside from that, how healthy you eat and how much you exercise also affects your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
How to prevent?
– Make sure you are eating a healthy diet.
Include more green vegetables and colorful fruits and avoid processed, fatty and sugary foods.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Exercise regularly, even if it means going for short walks.
Stay away from unhealthy habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
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