Are There Early Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer? Yes!

my symptoms was less energy and aching through my rib cage. an ultrasound showed a large gallstone. the ultrasound showed a shadow, so doctor ordered a ct scan, which lead to a mri. that confirmed a mass on my pancreas. mass was contained and removed 80% of my pancreas. no treatment needed and am feeling great. Thanks to my gallbladder is how this was found. I feel very blessed.

signs of pan­creatic

over 1 year ago

these signs are close to most of my signs

it was my understanding that Swayze had a tumor in his pancreatic duct - so did I - A mucin producing tumor the size of a marble - I was in a pre-cancer stage. Bending forward to stop the pain is something I and my father both did. One thing I experienced and not mentioned in this article is I often had an urgent need to void my bowels either while I was eating or immediately after a meal. I also had dizziness and nausea as time progressed. CT scans can not always show the tumors - or the radiologist can miss them when they're small. After my first pancreatic episode it was 5 years or so before I had a second one - that was when the CT showed an obstruction in the duct. I had a 60% chance of developing cancer. I had whipple surgery to remove the tumor. Google the whipple surgery if you are not familiar.

hshatz919

about 2 years ago

This easy informative to me and in these days of growing self help and less dependence and trust on doctors than we had years ago when we actually and and felt and accurately that they DID care about you it was good reading.. Now, while waiting for a 2 minute visit while paying 750 a mo, for health insurance in the northeast you really have to be more cognizant of symptoms that could be life shortening. Especially for a man in his late 40's.

dkp2654

over 2 years ago

This article was so informative for me. To my surprise, I do have a couple of these symtoms and I am going to see to it that my doctor have me tested for this type of cancer. Thank you!

one flower

over 2 years ago

My husband died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58. Some of the symptoms that were mention, my husband had, at stage 4. He did not have early symptoms. He had gone to the doctor in November of 05, they found the tumor on the head of pancreas in December. He was given a year and a half, he died a year and a half later. He did not have early symptoms.