Pancreatic Cancer Quiz
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
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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Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% in one month
Lost weight recently
Localized abdominal pain
Stomachache
Fatigued
Yellow eyes
Back pain triggered by movement
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Biological Sex - helps us provide relevant suggestions for male vs. female conditions.
Age - adjusts our guidance based on any age-related health factors.
History - considers past illnesses, surgeries, family history, and lifestyle choices.
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- White of the eyes are yellow
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancers most commonly arise in the cells that line the ducts of the pancreas. Risk factors include heavy alcohol use resulting in chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, obesity, and smoking, and a family history of pancreatic cancer as well as some inherited syndromes. There are usually no symptoms when the tumor is small but later symptoms include yellowing of the skin (jaundice), mid-back pain, abdominal pain or discomfort, weight loss and fatigue.
Typical Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
- Skin or eyes turning yellow
- Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
- History of cysts in pancreas
- History of pancreatic cancer
- Back pain worse with exercise
- Black, shiny stool
- Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% or 4.4lbs/2kg in a month
- Skin Itching
Diagnostic Questions for Pancreatic Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
- Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with a pancreatic pseudocyst?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?
- Does your back pain worsen after exercising?
Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
The specialist will confirm the diagnosis with a biopsy of the pancreatic mass and suggest a treatment plan based on scans and tests that show how big the tumor, its location, and whether it has spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere. Options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapies or a combination and so treatment should be managed by a multi-disciplinary groups of physicians including specialized surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, interventional radiologists, and pain or palliative care doctors. Sometimes stents (small tubes) are required to keep ducts open. Supportive and palliative care can also play an important role.
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Reviewed By:
Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
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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