Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, an organ located in the upper part of the abdomen that takes part in the digestion of food and in the regulation of blood sugar.

Common symptoms: they may appear late and include pain in the upper part of the abdomen or the back, unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite, difficult digestion, and yellowish coloring of the skin or eyes.

When to seek care? In the presence of persistent digestive discomfort or weight loss without a clear explanation, it is advisable to have an evaluation that allows its origin to be studied.

Which specialists treat it? Its management is multidisciplinary; among them, the radiation oncologist and the radiation therapist take part in the radiation-based treatment modalities. If you have symptoms that concern you, the most appropriate thing is to discuss them with a professional who can assess you comprehensively.