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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
A positive history of cigarette smoking, alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, chronic pancreatitis and family history of pancreatic cancer are considered as risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer. The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include mid-epigastric pain, jaundice, sudden unexplained weight loss, dark urine and light-colored or greasy stools.
History and Symptoms
A positive history of cigarette smoking, alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, chronic pancreatitis and family history of pancreatic cancer are considered as risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer. The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include mid-epigastric pain, jaundice, sudden unexplained weight loss, dark urine and light-colored or greasy stools.
History
Patients with pancreatic cancer may have a positive history of:
- Cigarette Smoking
- Alcoholism
- Diabetes mellitus
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Family history of pancreatic cancer
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include:
- Weight Loss (significant)
- Jaundice
- Midepigastric pain which may also radiate either to the lower back region and mid-back region
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Anorexia
- Dyspepsia
- Ascites
- Dark urine
- Light-colored or greasy stools
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include: