Pankaj Udhas dies at 72: Warning symptoms of pancreatic cancer

In an interview Anup Jalota said Pankaj Udhas was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was getting treatment for it for the past two to three months. One of the most common cancer in men is pancreas cancer. According to Health site.com, pancreas cancer can often go undetected in the initial stages.

Here are the major symptoms of pancreatic cancer which shouldn’t be ignored:

Abdominal Pain or Discomfort:

The main mainly on the upper abdomen which can travel back. Unexplained nagging stomach pain shouldn’t be ignored at any cost.

Yellow eyes:

Yellow eyes and skin generally happens due to jaundice. This happens when a person is suffering from pancreatic cancer as per reports published in Healthsite.com because tumor blocks the bile duct causing a bilirubin build-up.

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Change in the colour of stool:

Pale, oily, or clay-like stool may imply issues with your pancreas. This is a major warning sign.

Loss of appetite and sudden weight loss

Loss of desire to eat and fullness of the stomach even before you start your meal is a sign that you may be suffering from pancreas cancer. This can lead to weight loss too.

Sudden spike up of blood sugar level

The Healthsite.com report further mentions that changes in blood sugar levels, leading to either newly diagnosed or worsened diabetes, could be due to pancreatic cancer. If diet or medication does not aid in maintaining regular blood sugar levels, further tests should be undertaken to rule out pancreatic cancer.

(With inputs from agencies and The Healthsite.com)