The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.
Pancreatic cancer continues to be a problem throughout the U.S. and the world.
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States after lung and colon cancer.
In 2020, it’s estimated that about 57,600 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 47,050 will die from it.
Every day, 1,257 people around the world are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
What are the causes of pancreatic cancer?
Factors that can cause pancreatic cancer include:
Age
Smoking
Family history
Obesity
Diabetes
Pancreatitis
What are symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can include:
Stomach pain
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Mid-back pain
Jaundice
Changes in stool
Indigestion
New-onset diabetes
What steps can be taken to help prevent pancreatic cancer?
Avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol are three ways to help reduce the chances of getting pancreatic cancer.
Pharmacy Advantage aims to improve people’s lives through excellence in the science and art of health care and healing. For more information, click or tap here.