Treatment Options For Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the result of DNA mutations in the cells that make up the pancreas. These mutations make the cells grow and multiply faster than healthy cells. There are 2 major types of pancreatic cancer: exocrine tumors and neuroendocrine tumors. Exocrine tumors are the most common. These tumors happen when the DNA mutations affect the cells in the pancreas that are responsible for producing digestive enzymes. The other tumors occur when the mutations affect the cells that produce hormones in the pancreas. Serious symptoms of pancreatic cancer to look out for include appetite and weight loss, jaundice, and pain in the abdomen. Patients may also see changes in stool, nausea, and of course, pancreatitis.