Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Pancreatic Cancer And Back Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Pancreatic Carcinoma

Alternative Names

Pancreatic cancer; Cancer - pancreas

Symptoms

Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Jaundice
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Back pain
Clay-colored stools
Paleness
Depression

Signs and tests

ERCP
Abdominal CT scan
Pancreatic biopsy
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Expert & Community Posts

Live and on Location From Reality

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...would be a good time to find out I have advanced pancreatic cancer and be done with it.” I... Read more »

Urine Drug Testing

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust. The patient trusts the doctor. The doctor trusts... Read more »

Randy Pausch: An Inspiration to All

By Anne Mitchell , Health Expert

...Pausch, a 47-year-old father of three, died today of pancreatic cancer. He never smoked, did not... Read more »

Thank You, Professor Pausch

By Mandy Crest , Health Expert

...on..."Dr. Randy Pausch, when diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, decided to celebrate... Read more »

Question of the Week: Exercise and Breaks From Routine

By John McManamy , Health Expert

I'm in CT visiting family. Yesterday, my brother and I did a ten-mile walk together on a scenic... Read more »

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Health Guide

Pancreatic carcinoma

...appointment with your health care provider if you have persistent abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, back pain, or other symptoms suggestive of this disorder. Read more »

NFL Great Gene Upshaw Dies from Pancreatic Cancer

NFL Hall of Fame Guard Gene Upshaw lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Wednesday at his home in California with his family by his side.ESPN is reporting that Upshaw, 63, was diagnosed with cancer... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

...that affect the duodenum may help prevent the spread of the bacteria to critical areas of the stomach.)Pancreatic Cancer. H. pylori has recently been linked to pancreatic cancer.Heart Disease.... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors

...injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis

...tomography (CT) scan, along with a number of laboratory tests, can determine the severity of the condition.Pancreatic Cancer. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer may be very similar to those of... Read more »

Images

Pancreatic pseudocyst, CT scan

Related News

Combo Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer

June 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A new study finds combining two drugs could extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. Pancreatic cancer is responsible for... Read summary »

New Weapon to Fight Pancreatic Cancer

May 19, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers may have found a new weapon to wield in the fight against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A therapy combining... Read summary »

Well-Done Meat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

April 23, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ordering your steak well done could be harmful to your health. A new study finds people who eat meat cooked at high... Read summary »

Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

September 30, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking the most commonly-prescribed anti-diabetic drug, metformin, reduces the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62... Read summary »

Animal Fat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

July 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Meat and dairy lovers might want to think about cutting back on their favorite foods. According to National Cancer Institute... Read summary »

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