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Read about the pancreas and find out about pancreatic cancer in our fact sheet.
Everyone has a pancreas (unless it has been removed).
The pancreas is often described as having a head, body and tail. It is surrounded by several important organs, such as the liver, and also by large blood vessels.
Diagram showing the pancreas and surrounding organs
Diagram showing the pancreas and surrounding blood vessels
Pancreatic cancer can affect how well the pancreas works. You may have problems digesting your food and controlling the sugar levels in your blood.
Read about the pancreas and find out about pancreatic cancer in our fact sheet.
Published September 2020
To be reviewed September 2022