Sponsored by:


Home » Health » Currently Reading:

Pancreatic cancer danger

February 3, 2010 Print Print   Email this Article Email this Article   1 Comment
closeThis article was published 5 months 26 days ago which may make its actuality or accuracy no longer valid. Foxrio2.com is not responsible for any misunderstanding.

Pancreatic cancer is often called a silent disease because it rarely shows early symptoms however it is the fourth leading cause of of death in the United States.

Fox spoke with local oncologist Dr. Satish Desai who explained what types of symptoms can be indicators of pancreatic cancer.

Diet and obesity have been linked to this type of cancer. Smokers and those who do not exercise are also at risk. Chronic Pancreatitis is also a red flag.

Diabetes is also considered a risk factor. Several tests and imaging techniques are used in order to see if the cancer exists and to find out how far it has spread.

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are the most common treatment types. The treatment depends on the stage of the cancer.For more information please call Dr. Desai at 956 668-1111.

Currently there is "1 comment" on this Article:

Whats your opinion on this story?






FOX XRIO 2 News encourages you to participate in this discussion; however, please be sure to review our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.

Want to see your avatar next to your name? Get it free here!

Search FOX XRIO 2

Custom Search

Sponsor

Entertainment News

  • Mark WahlbergMark Wahlberg gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper-turned-underwear model-turned-Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg has been enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 39-year-old actor was presented with a star Thursday on Hollywood Boulevard’s famed sidewalk monument. Will Ferrell, who stars with Wahlberg in the action-comedy “The Other Guys” being released next week, was on hand for the ceremony. [...]

  • Justin Timberlake, Trace AyalaTimberlake’s William Rast to launch at Target

    NEW YORK (AP) — William Rast, the fashion line by Justin Timberlake and his childhood friend Trace Ayala, has a new partner: Target. The retailer announced Thursday that a William Rast collection, including denim, outerwear and sportswear for men and women, would launch in December and be available for a month. Target has had a [...]

  • Lisa KudrowLisa Kudrow prescribes laughter in Web series

    By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Former “Friends” star Lisa Kudrow is making herself laugh. She’s reading tweets written by her character, Fiona Wallice, on the online show “Web Therapy,” which recently completed its third season. Each segment runs about 3 minutes to 16 minutes. Kudrow’s character is a self-absorbed therapist [...]

Facebook

Recent Comments

Listen to our Sister Stations

Contests & Giveaways

SPONSOR

Watch for it on FOX

Stuff for your homepage