Facts about pancreatic cancer

• What is the pancreas? 

  Click for information about the pancreas, the large gland which lies behind the stomach in the back of the abdomen.Find out more

• Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer 

  This section describes some of the more common symptoms of pancreatic cancer.Find out more

• Causes and risk of pancreatic cancer 

  Pancreatic cancer is the 11th most common cancer in the UK. Over 7,600 people a year get it. It is more common in older people, with 80% of patients over 60. It is uncommon in people under 40.Find out more

• Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer 

  When pancreatic cancer first develops it causes very few symptoms. A tumour may have grown significantly before it causes any obvious recognised symptoms.Find out more

• Screening for pancreatic cancer 

  This section looks at the issues around screening for pancreatic cancer. It includes information on the screening available for people with a familial risk of pancreatic cancer.Find out more

• FAQ: Familial risk of pancreatic cancer 

  Does pancreatic cancer run in families? In general, the answer is no. Nevertheless in rare cases there are families in which pancreatic cancer can run in families.Find out more