10 Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Weight Loss
Patients with pancreatic cancer often experience weight loss as the pancreas is involved in the digestion of food, especially fat. When there is cancer in the pancreas, it no longer functions normally or as effectively, causing the body to no longer be able to digest food properly or absorb nutrients leading to significant weight loss.
There are also many patients who report early satiety (feeling full faster with small amounts of food) which also causes them to eat less. Weight loss also occurs due to significant muscle atrophy. A nutritionist is required to help maintain the amount of adequate calories and balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
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