PANCREATIC CANCER

Looking into the world today CANCER has been named amidst human and a critical mindset must be set towards CANCER, as it is well known that CANCER is a class of disease characterized by abnormal (out-of-control) cell growth.

There are various types of cancer which includes: Bladder cancer, Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colerectal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Ovarian Cancer, PANCREATIC CANCER, Skin Cancer, Thyroid Cancer etc.

Pancreatic Cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas (an organ in the abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of the stomach). Pancreas releases enzymes (Pancreatic Lipase) that aid digestion and hormones that help manage your blood sugar (Insulin and Glucagon). Pancreatic Cancer is the abnormal growth of the pancreas that might obstruct the action of the pancreatic enzymes and hormones.

One sign of pancreatic cancer is diabetes, especially when it occurs with weight loss, jaundice or pain in the upper abdomen that spreads to the back.

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer includes: Pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to your back, Loss of appetite or unintended weight loss, Depression, New-onset diabetes, Yellowing of skin and the white of the eyes (Jaundice) etc.

The cause of pancreatic cancer has not been ascertained but research as identified factors such as smoking, that increase the risk of developing the disease. Risks Factors of Pancreatic Cancer includes: Chronic inflammation of the pancrease, Diabetes, Family History of pancreatic cancer, Smoking, Obesity etc.

 Note: A large study demonstrated that the combination of smoking, long-standing diabetes and a poor diet increases the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Nutritional Prevention of Pancreatic Cancer: A diet full of colourful fruits and vegetables and whole grains may help reduce the risk of cancer generally.

Other Preventions: Stop Smoking, Maintain a healthy weight.