How old is the youngest pancreatic cancer
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Pancreatic cancer is a kind of cancer that we need to pay attention to. A friend has pancreatic cancer before he is 40 years old, which worries many friends. So, how old is the youngest person with pancreatic cancer? Let's talk about it.
How old is the youngest pancreatic cancer
First of all, pancreatic cancer is rare in people under 40 years old, with an average age of 63 years old, slightly higher in men than in women. After the abnormal clinical manifestations of patients over 40 years old recently, we need to pay attention to them and check them in time.
Secondly, if in the recent fat diarrhea or diabetes suddenly aggravated, or jaundice, and no gallstones and other diseases. 90% of patients with pancreatic cancer have jaundice. Jaundice usually occurs in about 3 months after abdominal pain. We should pay attention to this situation. In addition, intractable epigastric pain is also something we should pay attention to. Although epigastric pain can also occur in stomach diseases, the existing acid making stomach drugs can basically control symptoms and relieve pain.
Finally, pancreatic cancer can lead to weight loss. Although pancreatic cancer is secret, its consumption can not be covered. About 80% of the patients have remarkable weight loss, and they can lose 30 kg in a few months, gradually showing cachexia. Patients with stomach diseases will also lose weight due to digestion and absorption disorders, but not as obvious as pancreatic cancer.
matters needing attention
The age of pancreatic cancer is uncertain, and there are many reasons for it. We should pay attention to the prevention of pancreatic cancer in peacetime, especially after abnormal conditions, we must go to the regular hospital for examination.