If you mean 10 symptoms of pancreatic cancer, some can be surprisingly subtle. Having these symptoms does not mean you have pancreatic cancer—many are caused by much more common conditions.
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Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) — sometimes with dark urine or pale stools.
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Unexplained weight loss — especially when it happens without trying.
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Persistent upper-abdominal pain — sometimes spreading to the back.
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Loss of appetite or feeling full quickly.
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Nausea or vomiting that persists.
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Changes in digestion — including greasy, foul-smelling, or floating stools.
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New or worsening diabetes without an obvious explanation.
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Unusual fatigue or weakness.
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Itching — particularly when accompanied by jaundice.
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Blood clots — unexplained swelling, pain, or redness in a leg can occasionally be associated with pancreatic cancer.
When to seek medical attention
Jaundice, severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, unexplained major weight loss, or blood-clot symptoms warrant prompt medical evaluation. Pancreatic cancer can cause few symptoms early on, so persistent or unexplained changes should be discussed with a doctor rather than relying on a symptom checklist.
If you meant pancreatitis rather than pancreatic cancer, I can give you the 10 symptoms of pancreatitis too.
