Pancreatic Cancer
By: Kayln and Andruw
Symptoms
-weight loss, jaundice, dark urine, light colored stool, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
Treatments
-depends on the stage of cancer
-chemotherapy
-radiation therapy
Prevention
-don't smoke
-limit alcohol use
-stay at a healthy weight
-limit exposure to certain chemicals in the workplace
What organ systems are affected most?
-the endocrine system
-the exocrine system
Interesting Fact
Pancreatic Cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
How much funding is available?
-$44,289,776
Mortality Rate
80% mortality rate because it normally isn't discovered until it has spread a lot.
Is it hereditary?
Pancreatic cancer is genetic, but can also be caused by bad lifestyle choices.