Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic
cancer is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the
pancreas – a large gland that's part of the digestive system. Around half of all new cases are
diagnosed in people aged 75 or over. It's uncommon in people under 40
years of age.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
In the early stages, a tumour in the
pancreas doesn't usually cause any symptoms, which can make it difficult
to diagnose.
It's important to remember that these
symptoms can be caused by many different conditions, and aren't usually the
result of cancer. But you should contact your doctor if you are concerned, or
if these symptoms start suddenly.