Pancreatic cancer, the "king of cancer", is very good at disguising itself! Reminder: If you have 5 abnormalities in your body, check for the cause as soon as possible

Uncle Wang and several old friends were sitting on a bench in the park, drinking tea, chatting, and enjoying the leisure of retirement life. However, this tranquility was soon broken by a sudden illness. "I always feel uncomfortable in my stomach recently, and I feel bloated after eating something." Uncle Wang's casual words attracted the attention of his old friends. Everyone urged him to go to the hospital for a check-up, but Uncle Wang always shirked it with the excuse of "it's an old problem, just take some stomach medicine." A month later, the symptoms not only did not improve, but became more serious. Uncle Wang went to the hospital at the urging of his family. The results of the examination were like a bolt from the blue - advanced pancreatic cancer. This disease, known as the "king of cancer", caught Uncle Wang and his family off guard with its high concealment and ferocity. As a doctor, I am well aware of the cunning and cruelty of pancreatic cancer, and I am also well aware of the importance of early detection for treatment. Therefore, I decided to use Uncle Wang's story to remind everyone to pay attention to those physical abnormalities that may be disguised by pancreatic cancer.

1. Master of Disguise: The Hidden Nature of Pancreatic Cancer

The reason why pancreatic cancer is called the "king of cancer" is largely due to its extremely high concealment.

It does not have obvious symptoms such as coughing and hemoptysis like lung cancer, nor can it be detected by touching a lump like breast cancer.

Pancreatic cancer often erodes a person's health silently, and only reveals its hideous face in the late stage.

Therefore, it is crucial to understand and identify the early signs of pancreatic cancer.

Thinking back to Uncle Wang’s case, I can’t help but sigh with emotion.

If he had realized earlier the crisis that might be hidden behind those seemingly insignificant symptoms, perhaps the outcome would have been very different.

2. 5 warning signs from your body

[The illusion of indigestion]

Uncle Wang's first symptom was indigestion, one of the most common masquerades of pancreatic cancer.

Since the pancreas is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes to help digest food, when the pancreas is damaged, digestive function will naturally be affected.

Therefore, when you experience persistent symptoms such as bloating, nausea, and vomiting, you must not simply attribute them to stomach problems and take them lightly.

Unexplained weight loss

Weight loss is a common symptom in cancer patients, and pancreatic cancer is no exception.

However, unlike weight loss, this type of weight loss is often accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite and general fatigue, and the cause is unknown.

If you experience significant weight loss in a short period of time and are experiencing other discomforts, you should seek medical attention promptly.

The Mist of Jaundice

Jaundice is one of the typical symptoms of advanced pancreatic cancer, which manifests as yellowing of the skin and sclera (whites of the eyes).

However, it is worth noting that some patients with early pancreatic cancer may also experience jaundice, which is usually caused by the tumor compressing the bile duct and resulting in poor bile excretion.

Therefore, when symptoms of jaundice appear, one should be highly alert to the possibility of pancreatic cancer.

[Pain in the lower back]

Pancreatic cancer patients often experience dull pain or discomfort in the lower back, which may be caused by the tumor invading the retroperitoneal plexus.

This pain is often difficult to locate and is persistent or intermittent, and can easily be confused with diseases such as lumbar muscle strain and lumbar disc herniation.

Therefore, when unexplained lower back pain occurs, you should seek medical attention promptly.

Abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar

The pancreas is not only a digestive organ but also one of the important endocrine organs responsible for secreting insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

When the pancreas is damaged, insulin secretion may be affected, causing abnormally high or low blood sugar levels.

Therefore, patients with diabetes or people with abnormal blood sugar fluctuations should pay close attention to the health of their pancreas and undergo regular examinations.

3. Doctors’ perspective: the importance of early detection and intervention

As a doctor, I am well aware of the importance of early detection in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

However, due to the high concealment of pancreatic cancer, many patients are already in the late stage when diagnosed and miss the best time for treatment.

Therefore, it is particularly important to raise public awareness of pancreatic cancer and popularize early screening knowledge.

I recommend that people over 40 years old, especially those with a family history of pancreatic cancer, long-term smoking and drinking, chronic pancreatitis and other high-risk factors, should undergo regular pancreatic cancer screening including serum tumor marker testing, imaging examinations, etc.

At the same time, pay attention to the warning signals from your body. Once the above abnormal symptoms appear, you should seek medical attention in time to find out the cause.

4. Uncle Wang’s regret and our warning

Although Uncle Wang’s story is regrettable, it also serves as a wake-up call for us.

Pancreatic cancer is aggressive but not invincible.

As long as we remain vigilant, pay attention to changes in our bodies and perform regular screening, we will be able to detect and defeat this "king of cancer" in its early stages.

Let us learn lessons from Uncle Wang’s regrets and work together to protect our healthy home!

5. Conclusion: Protecting health starts with me

Health is the foundation of life and the cornerstone of our pursuit of a happy life. Facing the hidden enemy of pancreatic cancer, we need to be vigilant at all times and pay attention to every signal sent by the body. At the same time, we should strengthen the learning of health knowledge and improve self-protection awareness so that health becomes the norm in our lives. Remember: Protecting health starts with me. From now on, let us act together to protect the happiness of ourselves and our families! Follow me to get more health knowledge~