What does pancreatic cancer stage 4 mean

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Last month, when I went to the hospital with pancreatic pain, I had an examination two days ago. It said that it was early pancreatic cancer. Today, let me tell you what stage IV of pancreatic cancer means, which is a matter of concern.

What does pancreatic cancer stage 4 mean

First: weight loss, pancreatic cancer caused by weight loss is the most prominent, after the onset of a short period of time that appears obvious emaciation, weight loss can reach more than 30 jin, accompanied by weakness and fatigue.

Second: symptomatic diabetes, a small number of patients initially manifested as symptoms of diabetes. Therefore, if patients with diabetes have persistent abdominal pain, or diabetes suddenly occurs in the elderly, or the original diabetes suddenly worsens in the near future, we should be alert to the possibility of pancreatic cancer.

Third: thrombophlebitis, advanced pancreatic cancer patients with migratory thrombophlebitis or arterial thrombosis.

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Some patients with pancreatic cancer can show anxiety, impatience, depression, personality changes and other mental symptoms.