Pancreatic cancer is often one of the hardest types of
malignancies to treat. Unlike some other forms of the disease,
the signs and symptoms are often subtle, meaning that the person
is usually in the latter stages when diagnosed. This is why the
prognosis may often be grim, especially if the patient has been
diagnosed with stage four, the final stage. In numerous
scenarios the tumor(s) are found while screening for another
disease or condition. Pancreatic Cancer Causes There are several
potential causes of pancreatic cancer, including a strong
familial tendency. However, some of the potential causes are
related to lifestyle and behavior, such as smoking. Other
factors can include having diabetes for some time, especially if
it is poorly controlled. Those that suffer from certain
conditions or diseases are also more likely to have this
specific malignancy, many of these also being hereditary.
Pancreatic Cancer Stages The stages vary from zero to four.
Stage zero implies that the precancerous cells are actuall