A disease where malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.
Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
Loss of appetite
Jaundice
Depression
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Pain in the abdomen and/or back
Pancreatic Cancer Causes
Although direct causes are unknown, there are several risk factors that can make a person more likely to get this disease:
Inherited gene mutations – some people inherit gene changes from their parents
Acquired gene mutations – this sometimes results from exposure to cancer-causing chemicals like those found in tobacco smoke, however often what causes these changes is unknown