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 Focus on the Pancreas (1/12)
The pancreas is one of those organs you probably don’t think about much…
At 15 cm long and hidden behind the stomach, its main function is to help you digest food  and regulate your blood sugar .
Normally, it works quietly behind the scenes.
But when something goes wrong , it can affect the whole body.

 According to the National Cancer Institute (INCa), around 14,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are registered each year in France.
 Its mortality rate is particularly high, with about 12,000 deaths per year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 Pancreatic Cancer (2/12)
On average, 5 years after diagnosis, only 10% of patients are still alive , making it one of the deadliest cancers.
Why 
 Because it is very difficult to detect early.
And it is only treatable when diagnosed on time.

This cancer mainly affects people over 60, but it can also appear in younger adults (sometimes as early as 30).

 “It’s important to know the symptoms of this disease and not wait until they become severe to seek medical advice,” warns Anton Bilchik, an oncologic surgeon in the United States.

Here are 10 subtle signs  that could save your life .

 Your eyes and skin are yellow (3/12)
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and the skin is never a good sign .
It can be a symptom of:

• Alcoholism 

• Liver failure 

• Or pancreatic cancer 

 Explanation: Many pancreatic tumors appear in the head of the pancreas, near the bile ducts.
Even a small tumor can block the bile duct, preventing bile from eliminating bilirubin, a waste product of red blood cells.

 Result: bilirubin accumulation → jaundice and yellow eyes.

 Your belly looks like you’re four months pregnant (4/12)
A bloated stomach after eating is normal. But if it persists for several days, watch out! 

“As pancreatic tumors grow, they can cause abdominal distension,” explains Dr. Bilchik.

It is often one of the first signs, but it is rarely taken seriously.
 Get checked: it’s probably not cancer, but it can happen.
 Better safe than sorry!

 Even your favorite dessert makes you feel nauseous (5/12)
Loss of appetite  is an early symptom of pancreatic cancer.
When tumors develop in the abdomen, they press on the stomach, causing:

• Feeling full quickly 

• Frequent nausea 

• Even pain while digesting