Pancreatic cancer symptoms and risk factors to know

Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, focused on raising awareness about one of the toughest cancers to treat. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network CEO Julie Fleshman joins CBSN to discuss the risk factors, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options for the disease.

[maryjurisons]

I did not have weight loss, jaundice, or loss of appetite. I had fatigue, stomach and back pain, loose or floating stool, bloating, excessive sweating, amount other symptoms. I don’t think everyone has the same symptoms, and this needs to be noted. I think this is why I wasn’t taken seriously, and had to be my own advocate! Finally, my doctor put in an order for a CAT scan. Had she not done that, matters would have been very different!

[MayaState]

The first thing they mention is “age”, and then shine light on hereditary causes, making it seem like everyone should expect to get it by the time they’re older. How about talking about the ways to prevent it like avoiding cigs and processed food/ingredients?

[ChosingGod]

What if we ask ourselves what is the correlation between us going to the gas station and pumping gas which is a carcinogen and its effects on society and cancer

[judithholleran]

My father had diabetes and my sister was an alcoholic and got pancreatic cancer. Smokers get it too. Don’t smoke, don’t drink heavily. Such a horrible disease.

[everintransit]

So "symptoms and risk factors " doesn't mention one symptom.

[velvetpanther]

My 78 yr old mom was diagnosed in 8/20 with 4 tumors. She decided against radiation and instead began 75g of vitamin C intravenously once weekly, plus a load of antioxidant, immunity, and anti-inflammatory supplements. Fast forward 1 yr, 4 mos, 2 tumors have dissolved, the other two are inactive and shrinking. I asked the naturopathic oncologist why she doesn’t broadcast this natural treatment, she said the FDA would shut her down😲