Pancreatic Cancer in US
Each year, approximately 37,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. The probability is about one in 76 people in the United States.It is affects approximately equal number of men and women, almost always after age 45.It is the most common top 10 cancer in the United States. It is the tendency spread secretly before making a diagnosis of cancer diagnosis make it was ranked the fourth most deadly cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas to grow, divide, and spread uncontrollably, forming tumors. The exact cause of this disease is unknown. According to the American Cancer Society, there are no established guidelines for preventing it, although smoking has been reported as responsible for 20-30% of pancreatic cancer. People with diabetes or chronic pancreatitis also increases the risk. Age, male gender, and family history are other risk factors for this disease.
Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
Most patients with this disease will experience pain, weight loss, or jaundice. Pain was found in 80 to 85 percent of patients with disease stage. Pain is usually felt in the upper abdomen. Weight loss can be reduced, but can be associated with complications of anorexia, early satiety, diarrhea, or steatorrhea. Often, too, in accompanied with jaundice, pruritus and dark urine.
Besides history and physical examination, imaging tests may be done to help make the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. These tests include:
* Ultrasound
* Magnetic Resonance Imaging
* Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Most cases of Pancreatic Cancer is detected at the time had spread, making the drug with a full dose is not possible. Treatment can only allow people to survive longer, and help them feel better. Clinical trials are ongoing to find more effective ways to treat this disease.
The only cure for this disease is the surgical removal and chemotherapy that effect after surgical removal can reduce the risk of cancer returning.
