There is no doubt that cancer is one of the most challenging diseases humanity has faced. From hearing the diagnosis “You have cancer” to discussing the treatment options, it all represents a quite long and strenuous journey.
However, some types of cancer are more fatal and more difficult to treat than others. And today’s topic is one of the most aggressive types of cancer. It is pancreatic cancer.
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is the type of cancer that arises when the cells of the pancreas, a glandular organ that lies behind the lower part of the stomach, begin to multiply and divide out of control until they form a mass. This uncontrollable division usually occurs when these cells develop DNA mutations.