pancreatic cancer

Obesity and Cancer Risk, and Link with Body Weight

Obesity is known for a host of deleterious effects on the body and medical science is constantly revealing new dangers associated with a high body weight and fat percentage. One of these obesity-associated health risks is cancer. There are at least 13 types of cancers that have been linked to obesity.  According to the >> Read More ...

Insulinoma (Insulin Tumors)

What is an insulinoma? An insulinoma is a rare tumor of the pancreas leading to an excess of insulin. The pancreas makes several enzymes and hormones, including the hormone insulin. In case of an insulinoma, the pancreas makes too much of insulin which can upset the normal metabolism. Insulin controls blood sugar (glucose) >> Read More ...

Pancreatic Cancer Location, Types, Symptoms, Treatment, Survival

What is Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the pancreas. It is an important gland that regulates both digestive and metabolic functions in the body and these activities may be affected to varying degree with cancer. Although pancreatic cancer is not a common form of cancer and one of >> Read More ...

Pancreatitis vs Pancreatic Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Pain

Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer are two different conditions that affect the pancreas. One type of pancreatitis known as chronic pancreatitis can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. Despite the similarity of symptoms in both pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer it is important to understand how these two conditions >> Read More ...