What to know about pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas -- an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help manage your blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly to nearby organs. It is seldom detected in its early [...]
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