The most common pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are insulinomas, which are typically non-cancerous, however, cause episodes of hypoglycemia due to a higher level of insulin secretion. Read more: What Is the Most Common Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor? Article
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Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer can be treated through chemotherapy, a treatment of drugs that destroy cancer cells.
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Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar is dangerously low and is often complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn about symptoms, dangers, and treatment.
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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer has been called a "silent" disease because early pancreatic cancer usually does not cause early symptoms. Typically, pancreatic cancer has metastasized (spread to adjacent organs, such as the liver) by the time most people receive a dignosis of pancreatic cancer. Symptoms and signs usually appear later in the course of the disease and include jaundice, back pain, nausea, weight loss, itching, and loss of appetite. Treatment depends upon the type of pancreatic cancer but may include surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy.
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What Is a High Insulin Level?
Insulin is a hormone (a chemical substance that acts as a messenger in the human body) that is secreted by an abdominal organ called the pancreas. High insulin levels are levels of the hormone that are higher than they should be after ingesting glucose.
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What Are the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer in Women?
The symptoms and signs of pancreatic cancer are usually common in both men and women. They are A general feeling of being unwell that lasts for more than a week or two and isn't related to an obvious cause, such as having the flu.
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Is Chemo Worth It for Pancreatic Cancer?
Chemotherapy is usually the main treatment for pancreatic cancer since it can sometimes shrink or slow the growth of cancer, prolonging one’s lifespan.
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Is Pancreatic Cancer the Most Painful?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most painful types of cancer because it invades and presses on the nerves near the pancreas leading to pain in the back or abdomen. Pain seems to be the most distressing symptom in patients with pancreatic cancer.
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Do Blood Tests Show Pancreatic Cancer?
Blood tests are often used in combination with other clinical assessments and tests to diagnose pancreatic cancer.
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Can Pancreatic Cancer Be Detected by Blood Test?
Currently, there is no blood test to confirm the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. A doctor may suggest doing a blood tumor markers test for pancreatic cancer along with routine blood tests and radiological tests to confirm the diagnosis.
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Where Do Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Metastasize?
While pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors can metastasize to any organ in the body, the most common organ is metastasis to the liver.
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Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes: Causes and Diet
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a condition most seen in patients with diabetes, who are on insulin or medications. Hypoglycemia is uncommon to happen in people without diabetes.
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What Is The Most Common Cause Of Pancreatic Cancer?
The exact cause of pancreatic cancer in an individual is still being researched upon. However, the most important risk factor for pancreatic cancer is increasing age, with risk rising to 1 in 61 by the age of 85 years.
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What Are the First Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low blood sugar level. It is most common in patients with diabetes mellitus who are taking insulin and skip their meals. Overdosing of insulin can also cause hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia can be life-threatening and fatal. Patients with reactive hypoglycemia have a better chance of improvement with dietary changes. Patients with hypoglycemia should learn to recognize early symptoms to avoid serious complications.
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Is TGCT a Cancer?
Any joint can develop tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCTs). TGCTs are not cancerous but can grow and damage surrounding tissues or structures. Symptoms may include decreased movement or pain in the affected joint and a locking or catching sensation when moving the joint. Although it is not a fatal disease, TGCT can cause persistent discomfort and a negative influence on the quality of life.
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Is GCT Cancerous?
Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are benign (noncancerous) tumors that most commonly occur in the bones of the arms and legs. These tumors are also called osteoblastoma or giant cell reparative granuloma. They can cause problems if they grow or spread to other parts of the body. In some cases, GCTs may recur after treatment, and there is a small risk of GCTs transforming into cancerous tumors.
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