What to know about pancreatic cancer - Mayo Clinic News Network Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help manage your blood sugar Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly to nearby organs It is seldom detected in its early […]
Mayo Clinic-led study links obesity with pancreatitis PHOENIX — A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona published in the The Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that obesity is not only implicated in chronic diseases such as diabetes, but also in sudden-onset diseases such as pancreatitis "In our study, we were able to demonstrate that fat within the belly is rapidly degraded during […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why pancreatic cysts usually are not worrisome Rarely, a cyst may lead to pancreatitis — an inflammation of the pancreas When that happens, medication and other treatment often can be used to treat the condition successfully If you learn that you have a pancreatic cyst, the best course of action is to consult with an expert who is familiar with these cysts