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:*Pancreatic cancer symptoms depend on the site of the tumor within the pancreas and the degree of tumor involvement | :*Pancreatic cancer symptoms depend on the site of the tumor within the pancreas and the degree of tumor involvement | ||
::*In the early stages of pancreatic cancer there are not many noticeable symptoms. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include the following: | ::*In the early stages of pancreatic cancer there are not many noticeable symptoms. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include the following: | ||
:::*Jaundice | :::*[[Jaundice]] | ||
:::*Light-colored stools or dark urine | :::*Light-colored stools or dark urine | ||
:::*Pain in the upper or middle abdomen and back | :::*Pain in the upper or middle [[abdomen]] and back | ||
:::*Weight loss for no known reason | :::*[[Weight loss]] for no known reason | ||
:::*Loss of appetite | :::*[[Loss of appetite]] | ||
:::*Fatigue | :::*[[Fatigue]] | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [3]
Overview
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, light-colored stools or dark urine, pain in the upper/middle abdomen and back, weight loss, loss of appetite and fatigue.
History and Symptoms
- Pancreatic cancer symptoms depend on the site of the tumor within the pancreas and the degree of tumor involvement
- In the early stages of pancreatic cancer there are not many noticeable symptoms. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include the following:
- Jaundice
- Light-colored stools or dark urine
- Pain in the upper or middle abdomen and back
- Weight loss for no known reason
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue