If you’re fact-checking that headline, it likely means “10 symptoms of pancreatic cancer.” The wording is sensationalized, and many of these symptoms can have causes other than cancer.
10 possible symptoms of pancreatic cancer
- Jaundice — yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
- Dark urine or pale stools — often associated with blocked bile flow.
- Persistent or worsening abdominal pain — sometimes extending into the back.
- Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Changes in digestion — including indigestion or difficulty digesting fatty foods.
- Changes in bowel movements — including diarrhea or greasy, floating stools.
- New or worsening diabetes without an obvious explanation.
- Fatigue or weakness.
- Blood clots or symptoms associated with them, although these are less common.
Early pancreatic cancer can cause few or no noticeable symptoms, which is one reason the disease can be difficult to detect early. These symptoms do not mean someone has pancreatic cancer; evaluation and appropriate testing are needed to determine the cause. (cancer.gov)
Seek prompt medical attention for new jaundice, persistent unexplained abdominal/back pain, significant unexplained weight loss, or other symptoms that don’t resolve.
