Survey links leg sensations and blood clots to early signs of pancreatic cancer, a hard-to-detect disease.
A recent survey by the European Cancer Patient Coalition suggests that leg sensations, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can be early signs of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer, known for being hard to detect early due to its location, often manifests through blood clotting issues. With a five-year survival rate of only 7%, early diagnosis is crucial. Symptoms like abdominal pain and jaundice usually appear later, making early detection challenging.
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