When cancer of the pancreas first develops, it rarely causes any symptoms. This means you may not notice any symptoms until the cancer has become relatively advanced. The symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be caused by a variety of conditions, and so it can be difficult to diagnose. Some of the most common early symptoms are outlined below. Pain Pancreatic cancer can cause pain and discomfort in your upper abdomen , which sometimes spreads to your back. At first, the pain may come and go, but as the cancer becomes larger, and more advanced, you may find that the pain is more constant, and lasts for longer. The pain pancreatic cancer causes is often worse when you are lying down or eating. This type of pain tends to affect people whose tumour has formed in either the body or tail of the pancreas. Weight loss Many types of cancer can cause you to lose weight. You may also lose your appetite. This is because the cancerous cells deprive your healthy cells of the nutrients they need. However, pancreatic cancer is more likely to cause weight loss than some other cancers. This is because the pancreas is normally responsible for helping the digestive system to digest your food, by releasing enzymes into your intestines. If your pancreas is unable to release these enzymes because of the tumour, then your body will find it harder to digest food, particularly those which are high in fat. This can cause you to lose weight, and you may also become malnourished (where your body does not hav
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