Pancreatic Cancer Quiz
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Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Pit of the stomach has burning sensation
Stomach discomfort and grouchiness comes and goes with fussiness / grouchiness
Child starts crying or pushes me away if I try to massage the stomachache area
I ate something in the previous 3 days that might be causing symptoms
Child can't move around much because it makes the stomach pain worse
Lower stomach pain that goes away after having a bowel movement
Stomach looks swollen and bloated up whenever the pain occurs
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pancreatic cancer?
Cancer of the pancreas. Risk factors include heavy drinking and diabetes.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% or 1-2kg in a month
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Recent weight loss
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Back pain worse with exercise
Abdominal pain
Always in pain
Skin Itching
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pancreatic cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pancreatic cancer
Have you had unintentional weight loss of more than 2 kgs in a month?
Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain in any particular location?
Have you lost weight recently?
Have you noticed your eyes or skin are turning yellow?
Do your symptoms appear after exercise?
Treatment for pancreatic cancer
The specialist will confirm the diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan. Options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of the above. Supportive and palliative care with painkillers and counseling also plays an important role.
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Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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