When to check for pancreatic cancer

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My grandfather is very enthusiastic. Sometimes I meet him on the road and say hello. My grandfather always exercises with him, but I haven't seen him recently. I asked my grandfather that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had been hospitalized. Now let me tell you when to check for pancreatic cancer.

When to check for pancreatic cancer

First, CT is one of the examination methods of pancreatic cancer. In clinic, CT is widely used in the examination of tumor diseases. This diagnostic method is more accurate, and the X-ray dose is relatively small, and the safety is relatively high. It is helpful to judge whether the tumor can be resected or not. Because of these advantages, although the examination cost is expensive, it is still welcomed by doctors.

Second, abdominal ultrasound is the first choice for pancreatic cancer. This method is low cost, simple operation and no trauma. Most of the abdominal B-ultrasound images of pancreatic cancer are hypoechoic, some of them are hyperechoic and mixed echoic. Small pancreatic tumors are mostly hypoechoic. The mass may protrude outwards or extend in a crab foot like pattern with irregular edges. This is a typical sign of pancreatic cancer, but the contour of small pancreatic cancer is smooth and the edge is regular. If the diameter of the pancreatic head is more than 4cm, it indicates space occupying lesions in the pancreatic head.

Third: physical examination is also an important aspect of the examination needed for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. In the advanced stage of pancreatic cancer, at the time of physical examination, the typical cases are emaciation, jaundice and epigastric tenderness. In the late stage, nodular and soft masses can be found in the upper abdomen. If jaundice with no gallbladder enlargement, it is the main basis of pancreatic head cancer. Because cholestasis, often palpable and liver net swelling. If cancer splenic vein or splenic vein thrombosis, can touch and splenomegaly.

matters needing attention

The emergence of pancreatic cancer is related to many reasons, we should pay attention to, in order to effectively prevent the occurrence of disease, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, do not stay up late, diet must be regular, it is best not to eat spicy food.