How is the diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer made?
The clinical symptoms depend on the location of the tumor. Tumors in the body or tail of the pancreas tend to give symptoms in advanced stages (when the tumor is big or has seeded other organs). When located in the head of the pancreas, painless jaundice (yellow coloration of the skin or eyes) is usually present. Independent of the location, weight loss and anorexia (lack of appetite) are frequent complaints. The most frequently used radiological test is the abdominal computer tomography scan.
