Pancreas Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Emedicine Overview

You can punch in just about anything and find a wealth of information on the computer. Especially when you are researching health related topics. At least once if not more than once a week, I am looking up some sort of symptom to find out what it is. One of the more serious searches is for information about cancer. My brother has been battling some serious symptoms and the doctors don't know what it is.  When I type in his symptoms and medical history, it keeps coming back to pancreatitis and possibly pancreatic cancer. One site that has been very helpful in this search is Emedicine. I just type in pancreatic cancer Emedicine, and I am instantly taken to a wealth of information.

There are many websites out there that have much information, but you can never truly believe everything you read. I trust Emedicine because first, it is part of WebMD, a very reputable medical site. Emedicine has thousands of doctors that contribute to it's site. The information is very thourough and accurate.

I know I am not a doctor, but when a loved one is sick, you want to make sure you are informed and have all the information possible. Here is what I found out on the Pancreatic Cancer Emedicine website.

• Pancreatic cancer makes up 6% of all cancer deaths and is the 4th cause of death for both men and women
• Pancreatic cancer is very difficult to diagnosis early since there usually are no early symptoms
• 24% survive one year
• less 5% live more than five year
• Pancreatic cancer occurs mostly in men over the age of 60
• Age is a factor along with family history
• If you have chronic pancreatitis you are at a higher risk of contracting pancreatic cancer

The Emedicine website has so much information and facts. I advise you to write a brief summary for yourself so you can be prepared. As with my brother the doctors said they have ruled out pancreatic cancer. They have done all sorts of scans and tests but they still don't know what is wrong with him. Our best bet is to stay informed, and read up on websites like Emedicine. They are there to help people get answers. Doctors don't know everything and it is our job to be informed. After all it is our health and the health of our loved ones. Knowledge is power.

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