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Pancreatic Cancer by elys1450 elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer All you need to know! en-us 2018-11-25 17:49:47 UTC 2026-01-23 19:33:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png What is pancreatic cancer? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311209174 Pancreatic cancer is an illness where deadly cancerous cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.]]> 2018-12-05 02:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311209174 Where does it occur? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311210675 It occurs in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland found behind the stomach. It produces digestive acids and hormones that balance one's blood sugar.]]> 2018-12-05 03:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311210675 What are the causes of pancreatic cancer elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311210955 -Smoking
-Pancreatitis(inflammation of the pancreas)
-Inherited conditions (hereditary)
-Familial pancreatic cancer syndromes
-Long standing diabetes
-Obesity]]> 2018-12-05 03:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311210955 What are the signs/symptoms of pancreatic cancer? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311211272 -Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin)
-Pain in upper/middle abdomen/back
-Unexplained weight loss
-Loss of appetite
-Fatigue
-Depression]]> 2018-12-05 03:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311211272 What tests can diagnose pancreatic cancer? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311212331 -CT scan (very detailed x-ray)
-MRI (uses radio waves to create images of organs)
-EUS (uses sound waves to create images of organs)
-ECRP (procedure to examine pancreas and bile ducts)
-PTC (x-ray to examine liver and bile ducts)
-Biopsy (removal of tissue to view under a microscope)]]> 2018-12-05 03:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311212331 What are some treatments for pancreatic cancer elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311215089 -Radiation therapy (uses x-rays and other forms of radiation to kill the cancer cells)
-Chemotherapy (uses drugs and other medicines to try and kill the cancer cells)
-Surgery (used to remove tumor and treat symptoms)
-Chemo-radiation (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy) ]]> 2018-12-05 03:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311215089 How often does it occur in males/females? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311216106 Pancreatic cancer happens in 1 in every 63 males.
Pancreatic cancer occurs in 1 in every 65 women.]]> 2018-12-05 03:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311216106 Is getting pancreatic cancer age related elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311216538 Yes it is! Most people who have pancreatic cancer are over the age of 45. In fact, 90% are over the age of 55, and 70% are over the age of 65. However anyone of any age can be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it is significantly more likely in adults.]]> 2018-12-05 03:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311216538 Can your diet prevent you from getting pancreatic cancer? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311217643 Yes! In most studies conducted, eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables showed to protect against pancreatic cancer. Although, in some tests, a high protein and high fat diet, there was a higher result in pancreatic cancer.]]> 2018-12-05 03:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311217643 Can your lifestyle prevent pancreatic cancer? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311218468 It quite possibly could. Drinking less coffee and less alcohol, and taking less aspirin and other medications can decrease your risk of pancreatic cancer. Also, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight can also lower your risk of pancreatic cancer.]]> 2018-12-05 03:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311218468 Interesting facts about pancreatic cancer. elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311219054 -It is one of the most deadly cancers in the world
-It has the lowest survival rate of any cancer
-It is the 12th most common cancer
-It is the 7th most common cancer death]]> 2018-12-05 03:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311219054 Diagram of pancreatic cancer elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311219602 2018-12-05 03:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311219602 Is there any way to detect pancreatic cancer early? elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311222959 Pancreatic cancer is rather difficult to spot in its early stages but the tumor may be detected through high protein levels in the blood.]]> 2018-12-05 04:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/311222959 Location of pancreas in the body elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/312988196 2018-12-10 15:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/312988196 Graph of men and women contracting pancreatic cancer elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/312990763 2018-12-10 15:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/312990763 BIBLIOGRAPHY elys1450 https://padlet.com/elys1450/pancreaticcancer/wish/312997344 Martin, L. J. (2017, November 26). What is Pancreatic Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, and More. Retrieved December 4, 2018, from https://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/digestive-diseases-pancreatic-cancer

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