A pancreas is a vital organ of the digestion system in a human body as it produces pancreatic juices to help us digest our food and also vital hormones such as insulin. This 15 cm long fish-shaped organ is located behind the stomach as it stretches across the abdomen.

The most common type of pancreatic cancer begins in the part of the pancreas, which produces pancreatic juices.

The causes of pancreatic cancer are as in case of most cancers, the previous existence of cancer in your family, also smoking, drinking and a non-healthy diet. The cause is mostly linked to eating too much red meat and other meat-products which contain a lot of fat. People, who have problems with too much acid in the stomach are also more receptive to pancreatic cancer.  Also, pancreatic cancer mostly occurs in people over 55 years of age and mostly in males.

Tests for discovering this disease early are very expensive and complicated and performed on people who are at risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The symptoms, which people with pancreatic cancer have are problems with blood sugar, digestive problems, weight-loss and belly pains. In case of doubts, be sure to see the doctor.