Cancer Dictionary
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Pancreatic cancer is a type of malignancy that begins in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ residing behind the lower stomach. This organ releases enzymes aiding digestion and hormones managing blood sugar. This form of cancer often shows hardly any early symptoms, spreads swiftly and is mostly detected in advanced stages, making it one of the deadliest types of cancer.
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