Pancreatic cancer is the twelfth most common cancer worldwide, yet it remains one of the deadliest because symptoms often appear only after the disease has advanced.

On World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2025, experts are urging greater awareness of the early signs of pancreatic dysfunction, which may also point to conditions such as pancreatitis or metabolic disorders.

The pancreas, located deep in the abdomen, plays two vital roles:

• producing digestive enzymes that break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, and

• releasing hormones such as insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Because it sits so deep within the body, pancreatic disorders often progress silently. Early symptoms are subtle and easily confused with routine digestive issues, leading to delayed diagnosis.

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