Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that arises from the pancreas.

Written by Zhou Chen
Oncology
Updated on September 06, 2024
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The causes of pancreatic cancer are not yet entirely clear, but its occurrence is associated with smoking, drinking alcohol, high-fat and high-protein diets, excessive consumption of coffee, environmental pollution, and genetic factors. Recent surveys have found that the incidence of pancreatic cancer is significantly higher among diabetics than in the general population. There is also evidence suggesting a certain relationship between chronic pancreatitis and the development of pancreatic cancer, with a notably increased risk of pancreatic cancer among patients with chronic pancreatitis. Additionally, many other factors such as occupation, environment, and geography are somewhat related to the occurrence of this disease. Pancreatic cancer is not a cancer that comes from anger or emotional causes.

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What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the digestive system and its incidence has been increasing year by year. The symptoms of pancreatic cancer patients mainly include the following clinically: 1. Abdominal pain, which is a common manifestation in pancreatic cancer patients. It appears as intermittent pain in the early stages and as persistent severe abdominal pain in the middle and late stages. 2. Jaundice, especially common in patients with cancer of the head of the pancreas, tends to appear early. This jaundice is due to the compression of the bile duct by the tumor, often presenting as obstructive jaundice. Patients may also experience dark tea-colored urine and pale clay-colored stools. Additionally, pancreatic cancer patients may also experience symptoms like weight loss, fatigue, fever, and when the cancer metastasizes to other organs, symptoms related to the metastases may appear.

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How is pancreatic cancer caused?

Currently, there is no consensus in clinical practice regarding the causes of pancreatic cancer, but some studies have found that certain factors contribute to its high incidence. For example, patients with diabetes have a higher incidence of pancreatic cancer compared to those without diabetes, and having chronic pancreatitis and other diseases also leads to a higher occurrence of pancreatic cancer. Additionally, factors such as genetic mutations are also associated with the development of pancreatic cancer. Some research has found that there is a certain correlation between genetic factors and the occurrence of pancreatic cancer. Once pancreatic cancer develops, it leads to a variety of symptoms in clinical settings.

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Which test for pancreatic cancer is the most accurate?

Abdominal ultrasound and abdominal CT scans are the most commonly used imaging methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer. Additionally, it is important to consider the patient's symptoms and blood tests for tumor markers, mainly IP antigen, CEA, and CA19-9. Confirming pancreatic cancer requires a biopsy to find cancer cells, which is the gold standard for diagnosis. Other tests can serve as screening and adjunct diagnostic tools. Confirmation requires a biopsy for pathological diagnosis or direct radical surgery followed by a postoperative pathological confirmation.

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Is there still a cure for pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis?

Pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis is considered to be in the advanced stage, but some patients can still benefit from treatment in terms of survival. They can choose chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and oral anti-angiogenesis medications, among others. The choice of specific medications should take into account the patient's overall condition and various other factors. The effectiveness of the treatment varies from person to person; some patients may benefit from the treatment, while others may not see significant improvement, but these options are still worth considering.

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Reasons for the low resection rate of pancreatic cancer

The resection rate for pancreatic cancer is relatively low because the pancreas is located behind the peritoneum in a deep position. In the early stages of pancreatic cancer, there are often no specific clinical symptoms. Therefore, by the time pancreatic cancer is detected in patients, it is usually already in the advanced stages. The pancreas is surrounded by blood vessels and nerves. Therefore, if it is found in the late stage, the surgical difficulty is very high, making it difficult to remove surgically, which is why the surgical resection rate for pancreatic cancer is low.