Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Premier Patient Housing wants to spread awareness of this cancer so more people know about it and how to possibly prevent it and know the warning signs. Today, we will be explaining what symptoms you may experience, risk factors involved, and treatments.
Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Unfortunately, with this cancer, many signs and symptoms do not appear until the cancer has progressed. If any of these symptoms happen to you and are unexplained, you may need to see a doctor and get checked, especially if this runs in your family. These symptoms may include:
- Fatigue
- Blood Clots
- Itchy Skin
- Jaundice
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Stomach and Back Pain
- Dark Urine
- Light Stool
Risk Factors
Now that you know the symptoms, you may realize that this disease can be hard to detect. This mutation of the cells is seriously deadly. Aside from genetics, here are some other risk factors that could potentially lead to pancreatic cancer:
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Pancreatitis
- Obesity
- Being 65 or older
Because this disease is so severe, you should actively be seeking ways to make sure you are not at risk already for this. Preventative measures include:
- No smoking
- Eating Healthy
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
Treatments
After you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, there will be a few ways for it to be treated. These treatments include:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Clinical Trials
- Palliative Care
For more information, talk to your doctor or visit this website. Getting the treatment you need and quickly is important.
After looking over the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for pancreatic cancer, Premier Patient Housing hopes we have helped you better understand this cancer, and we hope that you will spread your knowledge to other people for this disease. If you or someone you know has this disease, the Texas Medical Center is one of the best places to come to be treated. While staying in Houston for treatment, seriously consider Premier Patient Housing as your place to stay. We give the luxury of feelings like a home away from home without the expensive hotel prices. Book your stay today.