5 Lessons Learned From Pancreatic Cancer

Introduction

Pancreatic cancer is something that is often not talked about, I had no idea that it was even a thing until I got diagnosed with it.

I am a survivor of pancreatic cancer, I survived it and have seen many people who could have not been so lucky. Pancreatic cancer is a tough cookie to crack because the symptoms are not specific, only the diagnosis is. It is also one of the deadliest cancers out there because when caught late or in its advanced stages, its almost impossible to treat successfully due to its rapid growth rate throughout your body which causes tumors everywhere including your liver and bones.

Raising awareness for pancreatic cancer is something that I feel is very important to me.

Raising awareness for pancreatic cancer is something that I feel is very important to me. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of any cancer and it has a high mortality rate. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2018, there will be about 50,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States and more than 43,000 deaths from this disease. In 2019, it’s estimated that 47,240 new cases will be diagnosed and 39,620 people will die from pancreatic cancer. These are very sobering statistics but they can be changed if we work together as a community to spread awareness about this disease!

To raise awareness for pancreatic cancer:

Spread the word! Tell your friends & family about what you’re doing to help spread awareness so they can join in too! Even just sharing a simple post on social media can go a long way towards helping someone learn about what you’re doing & why it’s important.
Hold an event where you educate others on different ways they can help raise money or donate their time/efforts with organizations like ours who need assistance getting their message out there so those afflicted by this fatal disease have access to information on how they can live longer lives while battling against such terrible odds stacked against them every day due maybe one day longer than expected thanks mainly due only because someone cared enough initially shared knowledge easily accessible online these days thanks Internet technology advances since 1990s when everything became more connected globally speaking…

I am a survivor of pancreatic cancer, I survived it and have seen many people who could have not been so lucky.

I am a survivor of pancreatic cancer, I survived it and have seen many people who could not be so lucky. I am a strong person and I will never give up.

Pancreatic cancer is a tough cookie to crack because the symptoms are not specific, only the diagnosis is.

Pancreatic cancer is a tough cookie to crack because the symptoms are not specific, only the diagnosis is. The most common symptom is abdominal pain that radiates through your back and sides. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes).

In fact, pancreatic cancer often goes undetected until it has reached its advanced stages when it would have been more treatable. And unfortunately, its survival rate is among one of the lowest with less than 5% surviving after five years after being diagnosed.

It is important to know the risk factors and know your family history when it comes to any kind of cancer, but especially pancreatic cancer.

If you have a family history of pancreatic cancer, it is important to know the risk factors and know your family history when it comes to any kind of cancer, but especially pancreatic cancer.

What are some risk factors for pancreatic cancer?

Family history (hereditary)
Age (over 50 years old)
Race/ethnicity (African Americans and Native Hawaiians are at higher risk)

It seems like one day you would feel fine and the next you would feel like there was something wrong with you as if your body was telling you that something just isn’t right.

The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are not specific. They can be non-specific, similar to other conditions, or mistaken for other conditions. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important that you see a doctor—even if they seem small or insignificant.

Since pancreatic cancer is hard to see why there are no symptoms or signs, it can often be mistaken for other conditions.

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer include:

Pain in the abdomen
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Fatigue

This was true in my case because I was told it was just a gastric ulcer that had caused all the problems I had been having which was not the case at all.

There are many reasons why this is true. First, the symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be mistaken for other conditions. For example, they may be confused with indigestion or heartburn after eating a big meal. Second, some of the symptoms are vague and can easily be missed on an initial visit. Thirdly, there is no specific test that will tell you if you have pancreatic cancer or not; therefore it is important to see your doctor if you notice any changes in your body or health.

To learn more about the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer visit: https://www.cancercenter.com/pancreatic-cancer/signs-symptoms

Even after I had surgery, there were questions about whether or not it was actually cancerous due to my young age at the time (I was 29).

Even after having surgery to remove my pancreas, there were questions about whether or not it was actually cancerous due to my young age at the time (I was 29). The cancer was in my pancreas, but it was a very rare form of pancreatic cancer so finding the right treatment took some time. I had to go through several surgeries before I found the right one.

It’s important to catch Pancreatic Cancer early because once its spread throughout your body, which happens quickly, its almost impossible to cure.

The most important thing to remember when it comes to Pancreatic Cancer is that it can be caught early and its diagnosis identified. The symptoms for pancreatic cancer aren’t specific, which makes it hard for doctors and family members alike to know what’s going on in your body until the disease has spread throughout your system. This is why I urge everyone who has a family history of pancreatic cancer or any other type of cancer (especially if you have had familial polyposis) to get tested early and often.

There are many different risk factors when it comes to this type of cancer such as smoking, obesity, diet choices etc., but knowing if you’re at risk or not does not mean that there isn’t anything else you can do about preventing yourself from getting sick!

Conclusion

Pancreatic cancer is a very serious disease and if you are suffering from symptoms, it’s important that you see your doctor as soon as possible so they can properly diagnose the problem. Pancreatic cancer is not an easy diagnosis but with early detection, treatment and lifestyle changes individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have a higher chance of surviving than those who are not diagnosed until later stages of the disease.