Pancreatic cancer | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Hi. Im Dr. Chee-Chee Stucky, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. In this video, well cover the basics of pancreatic cancer: What is it? Who gets it? What are the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment? Whether youre looking for answers for yourself or someone you love, were here to give you the best information available. Understanding pancreatic cancer starts with understanding the pancreas. This small, fish-shaped organ sits behind the stomach, producing enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that regulate blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer typically starts in the ducts of the pancreas. Small changes in the cellular DNA result in uncontrolled multiplication and accumulation of cells in clusters called tumors. If untreated, these cancer cells can spread outside of the pancreas to other parts of the body.

While anyone can get pancreatic cancer, there are certain risk factors to be aware of. Most p...