Dr. Saurabh Sethi Flags 7 Silent Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
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Updated · The Times of India · Jul 4
Dr. Saurabh Sethi Flags 7 Silent Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
3 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jul 4
Summary
Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi highlighted seven often-missed pancreatic cancer symptoms, urging people not to ignore persistent unexplained changes.
Pancreatic cancer is frequently found late because the pancreas sits deep behind the stomach and early warning signs are vague or resemble other conditions.
Persistent whole-body itching without a rash was singled out as one overlooked clue: a tumor can block the bile duct, causing bile salts to build up before jaundice appears.
The US National Cancer Institute also lists jaundice, unexplained weight loss and digestive problems among possible early signs, though none alone confirms cancer.
Sethi framed the list as awareness guidance rather than diagnosis, stressing that persistent symptoms should prompt evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.