Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Worldwide, there are nearly 350,000 cases of pancreatic cancer diagnosed each year. Pancreatic cancer is a cancer that affects the pancreas of men and women equally. The pancreas is an important organ that is directly involved with several hormones including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide. These hormones are necessary in the digestive and endocrine system and are found in the blood stream. Cancer of the pancreas will normally develop in two forms – either exocrine or endocrine tumors.
Some of the main symptoms of pancreatic cancer include, but are not limited to, jaundice, unexplained weight loss, upper abdominal pain or discomfort that might radiate to the back, and pale & smells bowel movements. If you or someone you know have concerns about your health, please seek the advice of a medical professional, such as a primary care physician.
To read more about pancreatic cancer awareness, click the following link:
https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/about-pancreatic-cancer/
Contributing Writer: Tony Price, Health and Wellness Coordinator, Employee Development and Wellness Services, Georgia State University