Cancer Diseases and Conditions

Signs & Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

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Fatty Tissue Abnormalities

The main role of the enzymes made in the pancreas is to break down fats in our diet so they can be digested and absorbed. When these cannot be released into the intestines due to a blockage, they will often build up and begin to leak. The result is that people may notice changes in the fat under their skin, including an uneven distribution.