Pancreatic Cancer Quiz
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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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Cancer in the pancreas. Risk factors include heavy drinking and diabetes.
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
Always in pain
Abdominal pain
Skin Itching
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?
The specialist will confirm the diagnosis and suggest a treatment plan. Options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination. Supportive and palliative care with painkillers and counseling also play an important role.
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