What is Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas secretes enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate the metabolism of sugars. Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early. Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it's a leading cause of cancer death. Signs and symptoms may not appear until pancreatic cancer is quite advanced and complete surgical removal isn't possible.
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This video explains what pancreatic cancer is, describing cancer that begins in the tissues of the pancreas. It covers the pancreas's digestive and hormone roles and the disease's rapid spread and late detection.
Key points
- Defines pancreatic cancer as beginning in the tissues of the pancreas
- Describes the pancreas as secreting enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate metabolism of sugars
- Notes pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages
- Notes signs and symptoms may not appear until the cancer is quite advanced
Video Overview
This video presents “What is Pancreatic Cancer” — Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas secretes enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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