Cancer • Diseases and Conditions

Signs & Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

6 years ago
by Emily M
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Weight Loss

Tumors have a rapid metabolic rate that requires high numbers of calories. In addition, they can compress the stomach, making people less hungry, and prevent the body from absorbing fats. For many people, the first sign of a cancerous tumor of the pancreas is unintended weight loss. If you keep losing weight despite eating whatever you want, it’s time to call the doctor.

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