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Pancreatic Cancer, Often Found Late, Has 2 Signs That Foretell Danger

Pancreatic Cancer, Often Found Late, Has 2 Signs That Foretell Danger
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Many people get scared at the mention of pancreatic cancer due to a low survival rate associated with it. In fact, two or three years ahead of patients being diagnosed, abnormalities have already surfaced in countless cases. This type of cancer is likely to be detected if you just watch out for two signs.

Pancreatic Cancer Has the Lowest Survival Rate of All Cancers

Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called a “silent” disease, because its initial symptoms are hardly noticeable, which are vague and easily overlooked. By the time it comes into view, it is usually at an advanced stage.
Data shows the five-year relative survival for pancreatic cancer patients is only 11 percent, ranking last among the 22 cancer types surveyed, according to the American Cancer Society. A clinical observation of 625 patients suggests that the median overall survival for the cancer is only 9.3 months.
Flora is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a master’s degree in demography and served as editor of a social sciences journal for seven years. Shifting her focus from macro issues like population changes and economic development to personal health, Flora finds great joy and satisfaction in her work. She bases her articles on thorough literature reviews and in-depth interviews with experts, aiming to provide content that genuinely helps people. Email her at: [email protected]
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