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INTRODUCTION: Cancer of the pancreas is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the pancreas a large organ that lies horizontally behind the lower area of your stomach. The disease is difficult to locate and diagnose for the following reasons: There aren’t any visible signs or symptoms in its early stages. It usually metastasizes (spreads) rapidly and is rarely detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it’s a leading cause of deaths due to cancer. Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early and sometimes result in diabetes. Continue reading