2024-01-04 20:00:28
The ideal for any disease is always prevention to reduce risks. While another piece of advice is to identify health problems from their early stages to start treatment as soon as possible. With this in mind, when talking about pancreatic cancer There are some innovative tests for its detection which are very useful.
First of all, it is necessary to remember that one of the biggest problems with tumors is that they can develop anywhere in the body. But although there are currently various treatments, most are of no use when the Diagnosis occurs in advanced stages.
From the above, most cases of pancreatic cancer occur when the disease is advanced because there is few initial symptoms. Although now, thanks to new technology and research in detection techniques, there is more hope.
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When the neoplasia is diagnosed early, patients are more likely to respond to therapy, resulting in better survival compared to late-stage diagnosis.
Pancreatic cancer, what are the new tests for its detection?
Before the symptoms there are some aspects that must be considered such as family history and genetic predisposition. While the right specialist to go to is the gastroenterologist. And with respect to tests, there are two new ones that are useful for evaluation.
Magnetic resonance
The best known test for pancreatic cancer screening It’s the MRI. The specialist will start in the abdomen and with the help of advanced imaging equipment will obtain internal images of the organs.
Endoscopic ultrasound
An endoscopic ultrasound is a thin tube with a camera on the end that is passed through the mouth and into the stomach. The ultrasound probe on the end allows images of the pancreas, stomach and small intestine.
If necessary, an ultrasound-guided biopsy of the pancreas can be obtained during the procedure. It usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes and patients go home the same day. Endoscopic ultrasound can detect small pancreatic tumors that are not detected on MRI.
Main risk factors for pancreatic cancer
Chronic pancreatitis Diabetes Family history of pancreatic cancer Inherited genetic changes Obesity Tobacco use Excessive alcohol consumption Pancreatic cysts
Symptoms to look out for
Usually the pancreatic cancer It does not cause symptoms until after it has spread to other organs. Furthermore, some of the warning signs are often underestimated by patients and they resort to self-medication. In any case, if several of the following signs occur, it is necessary to see a specialist.
Blood clots in the body Dark-colored urine Fatigue Itchy skin Light-colored stools Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Diabetes that begins or worsens Upper abdominal pain that may spread to the back Yellowing of the skin and whites of the legs eyes
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