Facts, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Ways to Prevent Pancreatic Cancer, According to Dr. Oz

The pancreas is located deep within your body. By the time, you develop symptoms of pancreatic cancer the disease has usually spread. This is why it is important that we know and understand some facts about this disease. Here are some facts, symptoms and risk factors you should know about this disease, according to Dr. Oz.

Dr. Oz is a real doctor. He is also the host of the popular syndicated television show Dr. Oz. Recently, he did a segment on Pancreatic Cancer. Here is some of the basic information he shared with his audience about the disease.

Pancreatic Cancer is a deadly cancer because it is one this is mostly likely missed. An estimated 44,000 people will be diagnosed with this condition this year. Of this number, 38,000 will die. The actor, Patrick Swayze died 20 months after being diagnosed with this condition.

Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer

There are some symptoms that may indicate that one may be suffering from pancreatic cancer. If you suffer from one or more of these symptoms, you should consult your physician.

Pain in your stomach and back Unexplained weight lost Light colored stools

Risk Factors

Risk factors that may indicate concern that you may develop pancreatic cancer in your lifetime can include:

2 or more family members that have been diagnosed with breast or pancreatic cancer, especially if family members was under 50 when this diagnoses was made Drinking more than 1 alcohol beverage a day or 2 sodas in one day Having been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Possible Ways To Prevent Pancreatic Cancer

No, there is no way to screen for pancreatic cancer. This means that it is not diagnosed until it has usually spread. However, there are possible ways to prevent pancreatic cancer from forming in the first place. These prevention strategies include:

Cutting down on fatty red meats and processed meats Adding 2 servings of red or yellow vegetables to your dinner (red and yellow vegetables contain flavoids which are known to fight cancer) Taking 750 mg of curcumin twice a day.

Yes, pancreatic cancer is a scary disease and a deadly one. However, we can try to prevent it and we can try our best to take control of our own health.

Sources:

“Dr. Oz”

WBNZ, Columbus Ohio (CBS)


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