⚠️ 15 Silent Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

1. Abdominal Pain

A dull ache that starts in the upper abdomen and radiates to the back.

Often worse after eating or when lying down.

2. Unexplained Weight Loss

Losing weight without changing your diet or exercise habits.

3. Loss of Appetite

Feeling full quickly or having no desire to eat.

4. Jaundice (Yellow Skin or Eyes)

Caused by a tumor blocking the bile duct, leading to yellowing of the skin and eyes.

5. Dark Urine

Often appears before visible jaundice.

6. Light-Colored or Greasy Stools

Stools that are pale, floating, or difficult to flush (due to poor fat digestion).

7. Itchy Skin

Caused by bile salt buildup under the skin.

8. Nausea and Vomiting

Especially after eating fatty foods.

9. Bloating or Gas

Feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen.

10. New-Onset Diabetes

Sudden diabetes in someone with no risk factors can be an early warning sign.

11. Fatigue or Weakness

Persistent tiredness even with enough rest.

12. Changes in Bowel Habits

Alternating constipation and diarrhea, or difficulty passing stool.

13. Back Pain

Especially persistent pain that doesn’t go away with normal treatment.

14. Blood Clots

Swelling or redness in a leg (deep vein thrombosis) or unexpected clots elsewhere.

15. Depression or Mood Changes

Some people experience unexplained sadness or anxiety before diagnosis.

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🩺 When to See a Doctor

If you notice multiple symptoms lasting more than a few weeks — especially jaundice, weight loss, or persistent abdominal/back pain — you should see a doctor immediately.

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💡 Prevention Tips

Quit smoking.

Maintain a healthy diet (rich in fruits, veggies, and whole grains).

Limit alcohol and processed foods.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Control diabetes and avoid chronic pancreatitis risk factors.