Pancreatic cancer, while not as common as some other cancers, is a formidable adversary. This cancer begins when cells in the pancreas grow uncontrollably, forming tumours. One of the most unsettling aspects of pancreatic cancer is its silent nature in its early stages.

Symptoms are often absent or mild, making detection challenging. It’s not until the cancer has advanced that patients typically experience noticeable symptoms, such as

1. Belly pain
2. Loss of appetite
3. Unexplained weight loss
4. Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
5. Pale-coloured stool and dark urine
6. Itching
7. Swelling or pain in the leg or arm
8. Overwhelming weakness or tiredness