To learn more about pancreatic cancer, you can access information from the National Cancer Institute below.
To view pancreatic cancer booklets and/or download for use in your planner, please select from the options below.
ASCO Answers Fact Sheet
NCCN Guidelines for Patients Booklet
CancerCare Treatment Update Booklet
Pancreatic Cancer – Did You Know?
- Early pancreatic cancers often do not cause any signs or symptoms. Symptoms that may present include jaundice, which may cause yellowing of the skin/eyes, dark urine, light-colored or greasy stools or itchy skin. Other symptoms include abdominal or back pain, unintended weigh loss, poor appetite, nausea/vomiting and blood clot in a large vein.1
- The average age of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is 70 years old. Smoking is thought to cause ~25% of pancreatic cancers. Other risk factors associated with pancreatic cancer include being overweight and chronic pancreatitis.2
- Connecting with other people that have pancreatic cancer online, in person and/or via one-to-one matching can help you learn about your condition and provide you with support.
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November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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