Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer [Video]

From an interview withDr. John RicheyPee Dee Surgical Group

Pancreatic cancer is considered a ‘rare cancer,’ as it only affects 13 out of 100,000 people in the United States each year. However, when it comes to actual lives affected and lives lost, the annual statistics are sobering. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for pancreatic cancer in the United States for 2024 show that approximately 66,440 people (34,530 men and 31,910 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. About 51,750 people (27,270 men and 24,480 women) will die of the disease.

Dr. John Richey, a surgeon with Pee Dee Surgical Group, shares more about this challenging disease.

What are the warning signs of Pancreatic Cancer?

Because of the location of the pancreas, the warning signs, unfortunately, sometimes come pretty late in the disease course. In certain instances, we are able to identify it early-on if it’s in a certain location that causes a blockage of the bile duct, which results …