Gemcancercentre

Gem Cancer Centre describes pancreatic cancer as a malignancy in the pancreas — a gland behind the stomach that regulates blood sugar and aids digestion. Early symptoms are subtle — fatigue, pain, weight loss, jaundice, and new or worsening diabetes. Risk factors include smoking, pancreatitis, obesity and genetics. Treatments range from surgery (Whipple), chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, immunotherapy to palliative care.