Advanced cancer can lead to peculiar toilet issues, ones that you might flush away without paying particular attention to. Would you be able to notice glaring health concerns? Seemingly innocuous, “light-coloured stools” could be a warning sign of a growing tumour inside of the body. The Mayo Clinic confirmed that such a symptom might be accompanied by “dark-coloured urine”.
Dark urine may also be attributed to dehydration, but this should lighten up when hydrated.
Pancreatic cancer may lead to more distressing symptoms, such as abdominal pain that radiates to your back.
The cancer may also lead to unintended weight loss, especially as you might lose your appetite more easily.
Cancer could also lead to jaundice, which is when the skin takes on a yellowish hue and the whites of the eyes turn yellow.
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You may have had a new diagnosis of diabetes, but find that managing blood sugar levels are becoming increasingly more challenging.
The pancreas releases hormones, such as insulin, to help your body to process sugar in the foods you eat.
As cancer grows in the pancreas, it is understandable how the release of insulin could be affected, leading to awry blood sugar control.
Certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, such as smoking and obesity.
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The NHS added that the disease can also lead to diarrhoea or constipation, as well as other “changes in your poo”.
Anybody experiencing diarrhoea for more than seven days are advised to call NHS 111.
“They can arrange a phone call from a nurse or doctor if you need one,” the health service added.
If you recognise any troublesome symptoms of pancreatic cancer, you should discuss your health with your doctor.
For those who do receive a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, further tests are likely to go ahead.
The NHS reassured: “A group of specialists will look after you throughout your diagnosis, treatment and beyond.’
Macmillan Cancer Support has a free helpline that’s open every day from 8am to 8pm on 0808 808 00 00.
Treatment might include: surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive care.