Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms, Signs, and Risk Factors [2020]

Pancreatic cancer symptoms, signs, and risk factors. On August 16th, 2018, the world lost the 18 Grammy Award Winning, Gospel-inspired, piano playing, iconic songstress, Aretha Franklin. She was called to glory after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Ever since the queen of soul passed, I have been asked a lot of questions about pancreatic cancer. What are the symptoms? How do you know if you have pancreatic cancer? Should you be screened? Over the next several minutes, I will give an overview of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The pancreas is about six to eight inches long and about two inches wide, and it extends from the head of the pancreas, which is on the right side of the abdomen, connected to the small intestine, near the gallbladder and the liver, and the pancreas extends to the tail of the pancreas, which is more on the left side of the abdomen.
The pancreas is the organ that's responsible for producing certain hormones such as insulin, which regulates your blood sugar. The pancreas also produces certain digestive enzymes or digestive juices, which help us to digest fat.
There are two types of pancreatic cancer. One, which comes from the endocrine glands or the hormone-producing cells such as an insulinoma. The other type of pancreatic cancer comes from the exocrine glands or from the pancreatic ducts, and this exocrine gland pancreatic cancer is the most common type of pancreatic cancer.
What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer? One is weight loss. Patients with pancreatic cancer often have early satiety, meaning they get full quickly off of just small amounts of food, or they may just lose their appetites altogether. Another symptom, abdominal pain. Patients often have a dull, aching abdominal pain in the central upper abdomen, and it often radiates to the back.
How can you be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? If you have any of the symptoms I described, it is important that you consult your physician as soon as possible. Your physician will do a complete history and physical, and they will likely do some imaging studies such as an ultrasound of the pancreas or a CT, computed tomography, of the pancreas or a test called an ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. If they are suspicious or if they see a mass that looks like pancreatic cancer, then they may do a biopsy, which is when they have a physician to take a small sample of the mass, and a pathologist is another type of physician who will look at that and determine if it is or if it isn't pancreatic cancer.
The treatment for pancreatic cancer. The treatment really depends on the staging. If the cancer is caught early, there's a chance that you can have surgery or surgical removal of the cancer. and patients often will have an adjuvant therapy, which means they will receive chemotherapy and/or radiation, especially if the pancreatic cancer has spread. In cases of stage four or metastatic pancreatic cancer, a lot of those patients will also receive chemotherapy. However, that chemotherapy is usually just to shrink the tumor or to help to decrease the symptoms of the tumor. Stage four pancreatic cancer is usually not curable.
So what are the risk factors for pancreatic cancer? Well, five to 10 percent of patients who have pancreatic cancer also have family members with pancreatic cancer. So, we do believe that there is some hereditary component.
This ends my overview of pancreatic cancer symptoms, signs, and risk factors. I want you to take care of yourselves, and if you have any of the symptoms that I described, please consult your physician immediately. Those symptoms are weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice. Also, make sure that you prioritize yourself. Take care of you. As always, strive to live your healthiest, happiest life.

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[@Naija4K]

I need to take papaya enzymes to avoid chronic gas when eating normal foods that I used to eat… I am 40s. Is this a sign I need to be screened for this???

[@andreapegram8792]

Thank you, Doctor. I was diagnosed with PanCan in January 2018. Fortunately, it was caught at stage 1A, and I received the Whipple surgery to remove the cancer. I followed up with 6 months of chemotherapy. Thank God, my CA19-9 test have remained normal. Of course I have to be tested every 4 months, but thanks be to God, I'm still alive and kicking.

[@charmekiawhite3633]

Praying for your healing 🙏🙌 thanks for sharing your story. Some don't make it through. My uncle was that person. Glad they caught it early blessing to you!

[@thatonegirl892]

Praying for your continued health!

[@yummyyums2169]

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[@rakeshhubert3031]

Not drinking alcohol / solvent is a good idea and not smoking.

[@punchieification]

Thank God for that Ms. Andrea!

[@BarbiesWorld62]

I lost my brother to this awful disease 5 yrs. ago. He lived for 3 yrs post-diagnosis. He lived every minute of his remaining days, either with the family or on his Harley. He motivated me to become an advocate with the PanCan network. We need more money for research & earlier diagnosis methods, as well as more treatment options. Please donate if you can during the many activities that Pan Can holds every year. Become an advocate!

[@deedeee5585]

Thank you Dr. Frieda for this informative video. I was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer yesterday. The doctors believe they've caught it early @ stage 1 & in the head portion. My surgery is in two weeks. I have total faith in God & that's where I'm leaving it. Still one must stay educated. Through your video, I am. Thank you so much!

[@jessicajohnson4200]

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[@tobiisiba1641]

So how are you now

[@gisellececily]

How are you now? What were your first symptoms?

[@jasminebanks8222]

What were your symptoms?

[@funkyflights]

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[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

My uncle recently passed away last month from pancreatic cancer, he was 68. One of the first symptoms was that he had a hard time swallowing food, then once he did swallow the food, his stomach would hurt, they thought it was some sort of indigestion, pills weren’t working. He also had back pain in the beginning, weight loss, loss of appetite, then came the color change, yellow skin, his eyes also, that’s when the doctors started digging deeper for answers, but unfortunately they diagnosed it too late in early November, by that time it had spread to other organs already, pretty much metastatic, and he passed late December. He was finally looking forward to retirement, few months shy of his first retirement check, he even turned in all of the paper work. Horrible disease, I don’t wish it on anyone!

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[@scottdavis5189]

Lost my mom to this horrible cancer Feb 2020.. Thank you so much for this. Helped explain many questions I had.

[@hotboy80baby18]

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[@dellriat9026]

Very informative. My friend died from pancreatic cancer which spread to the liver and bile duct three years ago and all these symptoms she experienced, along with some terrible agonizing pains. .Im wondering if boiling and drinking a lot of different types of herbal teas, could cause toxicity of the liver, because I know she always drink those herbal leaves and roots.

[@margaretchua7748]

Thank you Dr Frita. You explanations are very clear & easy to understand. I lost my uncle to pancreatic CA in 2019 his symptoms are severe backaches that never goes away, no appetite, yellow skin , yellow eyes, tiredness & rapid weight loss.

[@jessieblossom3874]

My mom died of Pancreatic Cancer in June of last year. I miss her so much. Pancreatic Cancer is a very complicated type of stomach cancer indeed, one of the worst with a very low survival rate.

[@mariec7900]

Dr Frida, thank you for taking the time to make this video and explain the symptoms to us. It’s appreciated.

[@M.Huling]

Thanks Dr.Frita, the reason that I watched your video was Ed Nestor of the Chesterfield Missouri police just passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. He was a really nice person and his death caught me by surprise. I had no idea that he even had cancer. And boom just like that he was gone. Again another reason I watched your video was to gain understanding and try to learn from Ed’s tragedy. Hopefully someday we might be able to eradicate cancer. Thanks for your video, it was very informative.

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[@DrFrita]

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[@victormashatt2521]

Can’t stop thinking about how beautiful you are. My brother passed from pancreatic cancer that spread to his liver. I remember that before he was diagnosed he always has that pain in the area of the pancreas.

[@TheChosenOne607]

Didn't your brother took chemotherapy or radiation treatment?

[@Vidsea]

This video is very informative! Thank you! I love that you created a channel in order to inform others and spread awareness! Rest in peace Aretha ❤

[@DrFrita]

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[@trulacroux5487]

Dr. Freda thank you so much for the information. I am quite sure that I have trouble in this area and they are doing tests now. I have other issues and I am a cancer survivor. I have brain tumors and other things going on also but this was very informative. God bless you for your consideration in making this for us and may God bless you and your family for your sacrifices that come with being a doctor.

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thank you for the information and the time you took to explain.

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She explained this so well and lovingly..

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Thank you.

[@cbjusticelady5823]

Thank you so much for sharing Doctor😍🤗

[@deedeee5585]

I was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer in 2020. It was caught by surprise and thankfully early. I had the Whipple procedure done which was successful. I have chosen alternative treatment which consists of drinking Essiac tea and taking a Chaga tincture daily. So far there has been no progression with the cancer!! God is good!

[@almonmayze5678]

When you say, caught by surprise, could you elaborate. Thank you.

[@reginaldcarroll2395]

You really simplified that information. Thank you.

[@danzrllamoye1919]

Thankyou 4 the information, just lost a close family member 2 stage4

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Thank you for this information....

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Thank you Dr. Freda

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Thank you Dr for the video we learn more and we are going to share with others

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[@DrFrita]

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[@maryhull531]

A fantastic explanation of this disease . Extremely well explained .

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[@DrFrita]

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[@carolzak3826]

I lost my husband 20 months ago from pancreatic cancer. He was home recovering from a heart attack and five way bypass surgery. When he started to lose weight, we thought it might be due to his surgery. How much of pancreatic cancer is genetic? I have three wonderful children and am scared to death for them. My husband had an uncle die from pancreatic cancer. I only had my husband for two weeks and two days after diagnosis.

[@imagine699]

My father inlaw died from pancreatic cancer after 1 year my husband was diagnosed the same cancer.its been 2 years now sinced he wad diagnosed and we got 2 kids im scared for my kids in the future.

[@shockinshelly]

@@imagine699 How is your husband doing? You should have your children tested, they have genetic testing for cancer.

[@maryjurisons4648]

You need to be tested to see if it is genetic. My Pancreatic Cancer was not genetic, in fact it was my 3rd cancer, and none of them were genetic.

[@pamwawrzyniec3920]

Thank you 🙏 my husband passed away from this he lived 14 months god bless you

[@debbieerskine3486]

Thank you so much very informative

[@DrFrita]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@patishinloveful]

Thank you and stay blessed.

[@DrFrita]

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Really informative. Thank you

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Very thorough and informative video. Thanks.

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Thank you. This was very informative.

[@DrFrita]

You’re welcome. I appreciate you watching.

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Thank you for sharing ❤️

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Thank you Dr.

[@DrFrita]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@sister9670]

Thanks Queen

[@joseeallyn9950]

Thank you for a strait forward explanation. My sister in law died of Pancreatic Cancer some years ago. I knew the symptoms and worried when my husband started showing the same symptoms. Unfortunately he had a blind trust in his doctor and although the symptoms were manifest he simply prescribed "another pill for that" for at least three years. It was only when the bile duct was completely closed that we got him to the ER. A splendid surgeon cleared the bile duct and put in a stent. My husband is now undergoing chemo which is only meant to shrink the tumor as you said. Anyone who has any of the symptoms you describe should go to their doctor immediately and if he/she won't take it seriously enough to get scans etc.. then find another doctor.

[@sitmengchue4077]

So clear. Thank you!

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Thank you.

[@yangelthomas]

Thanks for another great video. Got to get myself checked.

[@ildiphoenix]

Thank you doctor 🙏💕

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Thank you Doctor. ❤️

[@real-x4242]

Thank you doctor for making this video. We just got the news today that my mans mom have this cancer.😭

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Thank you so much for your info..regarding this matters...god bless always...

[@gcvoon286]

A very good video on the subject? thank you

[@queenb660]

Thank you Doctor

[@DrFrita]

You're welcome and thank for watching.

[@tbunnyshy1]

Thank you so much doctor. I have those cancer symptoms AND an intermittent pulsating feeling. (Hernia). CT scan this week. Aretha was a phenomenal woman! ❤️❤️❤️🌸🌺🌹

[@boyacayo]

How are you

[@tbunnyshy1]

@@boyacayo My abdominal ct scan showed MALS (pinched ligament in the front of the spine…I had the rare open surgery). The pancreas looked normal in April but now I am not digesting fats. I get full very quickly and lost 20 more lbs. without trying. Maybe it’s an early stage, maybe not. I’m getting an enzyme test soon. I just want it to be over with. I’m done. Thank you for asking.

[@boyacayo]

@@tbunnyshy1 I understand constant pain is devastating , don’t give up try to enjoy anything you eat. And you do ! A paradox but your mind can do it

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@@tbunnyshy1 who much is the cost of the CT?

[@annoymous2432]

I lost. a. good. friend. from. this. cancer. I. miss. her. .

[@veraarena1583]

Excelent! Thank you Doctor!💕

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Thank you so much Doctor!! Very informative 👍

[@DrFrita]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@thelmajohns8152]

Thank you, Dr. Frita, for your wonderful presentation in a way that is so easy to understand!! My mother had Pancreatic Cancer, had Whipple surgery and lived about four years afterwards. Your videos are so appreciated. May God bless you richly!!

[@mcleo9935]

Thanks Doc.for that info.very informative..

[@DrFrita]

You are welcome.

[@jesussaves1827]

Please turn to Jesus He loves you very much, He is the God of miracles, i was ill for a long time, but the doctors couldn't really help me, i don't blame them there was only so much that they could of done for me, Then Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, There is Hope in Jesus, God has done amazing things in my life and in the life's of people i know and love, He can do the same for you and yours, When you need Him call on Him, The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, He is the God of comfort and will be there for you when you call on Him, God saved someone i love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, Its as simple as asking Jesus into your heart and life to be your personal Lord and Savior, Confess your sins to Jesus and Jesus will forgive you, And if you truly seek Him Jesus will answer you, i know this because He answered me when i called out to Him,

[@mcleo9935]

@@jesussaves1827 Thanks a lot am already saved in JESUS NAME,HE DOES WONDERS FOR ME AND I KNOW HE DID THE SAME FOR YOU TOO🤗🙏

[@vijaylaxmibantwal10]

Thank u for explaning🙏

[@alibilal554]

This was good to the point very nice lady

[@sherryannhurdle5782]

Thank you so much I am having the same signs right now