Pancreatic Cancer: Look For These Signs Now

Jaundice

Another obvious sign of pancreatic cancer is jaundice, which is commonly characterized by a yellowing of the whites of the eyes and the skin. This happens because bilirubin, a dark brown pigment generated in the liver, collects in the common bile duct when pancreatic tumors cause a breakdown in red blood cells. The common bile duct is located near the head of the pancreas, so cancer that starts in the pancreatic head and spreads throughout (and even beyond) the pancreas could place pressure on the common bile duct. Other symptoms of jaundice can include itchy skin, due to bilirubin buildup, and urine darkening.

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