Wednesday, 18 May 2011

What are the Symptoms for Pancreatic carcinoma?

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

Other possible symptoms are:

Back pain

Blood clots

Depression

Diarrhea

Difficulty sleeping

Indigestion