Sadly, around one in two people will develop cancer at some point in their lives, according to the most accurate forecast to date from Cancer Research UK.
There are several signs to look out for, though Cancer Research notes: “Pancreatic cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms in the early stages. As the cancer grows it can start to cause symptoms.”
The charity continues: “The symptoms vary depending on where the cancer is in the pancreas (in the head, body or tail of the pancreas).
The most common type of pancreatic cancer starts in the cells that produce digestive juices and is called an exocrine tumour.”Some lifestyle factors and certain medical conditions can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.