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Definition

Pancreatic carcinoma is cancer of the pancreas.

Symptoms

A tumor or cancer in the pancreas may often grow without any symptoms at first. This may mean pancreatic cancer is more advanced when it is first found.

Early symptoms of pancreatic cancer include:

  • Pain or discomfort in the upper part of the belly or abdomen
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss
  • Jaundice (a yellow color in the skin, mucus membranes, or the eyes)
  • Dark urine and clay-colored stools
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Nausea and vomiting

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