Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer starts the uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas leads to cancer development. It is divided into two major categories:

(1) The cancers which appear in the endocrine pancreas are called "islet cell" or "pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours or PNETs"

(2) The cancers of the exocrine pancreas (the part that makes enzymes). Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer Pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to back. Loss of appetite, Depression, Blood clots.