Celebrities With Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a common form of cancer. It is the type of disease in which carcinogenic cells form in the pancreatic tissues. It is incredibly deadly since it cultivates and spreads quickly and is usually diagnosed in its late stages.
A projected 1.6% of people are likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at some point in their lives. About half of all new cases are diagnosed in people aged 70 and over.
According to figures, over about 50,000 demises from pancreatic cancer occur every year in the United States. It is expected that by the next ten to fifteen years, pancreatic cancer will become the second leading cause of death from cancer. Statistically, only 7% of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive more than five years. As of now, just 2% of people with pancreatic cancer are alive after ten years.
Symptoms
The leading cause of pancreatic cancer are obesity and tobacco smoking. Ordinary indications of pancreatic cancer may include: Pain in the upper abdomen which can affects your back causing back pains. A lack of energy and depression are both common signs of those with pancreatic cancer. Most patients also experience abnormal and sudden weight loss attributed to appetite loss. Blood clots and new onset of diabetes are also signs and symptoms of those who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.