Pancreatic Cancer, Deadliest Cancer

The attack that claimed the lives of pancreatic cancer Steve Jobs, received responses from health experts, Phaidon L Toruan. Alumni Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran (Padjadjaran University) Bandung, said Steve Jobs, the same fate as Patrick Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer in September 2009.

"I'm a doctor who studied marketing, so it is quite familiar figure of Steve Jobs, though not Apple users," said Phai, began his explanation, which was sent to journalists on Thursday (6 / 10).

"The health of Steve Jobs to be interesting for me observe, because the stock price of Apple shares Steve's health is affected by rumors," added the Master of Management alumnus of the Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia (FE-UI) it.

It is said, when Steve did not seem healthy at a MacWorld show in 2009, Steve said he "was in a hormonal imbalance". Then when he announced it will undergo maintenance, Apple's stock price fell. Every time a rumor circulated, whether genuine or fake about Steve's health, continued Phai, then stock prices will fall.

What is pancreatic cancer? Phai-doctor was usually called, explained, with reference to the Sol Goldman, John Hopkins Medical Center and WebMD. "Diabetes is associated with the pancreas," he said.

The pancreas is a gland that shaped tube, about 15 cm which is located at the back of the abdomen. The main task for the human body is to produce an enzyme that helps the intestines break down food, and produce the hormone insulin, which helps blood sugar regulation.

"Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death of both men and women and is one of the most deadly cancers, also known in medical circles as the 'silent killer'. As many as 38,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 34,000 of them will die of it," writes Phai .

These cancers,  actually can be treated if found at an early stage. But the problem of cancer is difficult to diagnose early stage. In the early stages of cancer do not feel any symptoms. However, along with the magnitude of the growth of cancer then it will feel pain in your upper abdomen that spreads to the back left. "The pain becomes when people affected by cancer eating or lying down. Other symptoms that appear are the alias yellow jaundice," he explained.

Ability to survive for 5 years is 25% if the cancer surgery and was appointed as a child and has not spread.

Anyone who is at greatest risk for pancreatic cancer? Phai said there were seven. That is heredity, particularly if there are two or more relatives who suffer from pancreatic cancer. Second, the Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Third, the BRCA genetic mutation. The four, aged above 50 years. Fifth, a heavy smoker. Sixth, people with diabetes. Seventh, Others, such as chronic liver disease, obesity, lack of exercise.

"For the first three factors are things that can not be controlled. The fourth factor, the aging, it can not be controlled, because the chronological age of the person continues to grow. However, the age of the body can be restored. One way is to conduct a comprehensive hormone therapy, "he explained.

Regarding the influence of cigarette, referring to the opinion of John Hopkins Phai. "Cigarettes are one of the factors that cause pancreatic cancer, and as we know, cigarette consumption in this country is enormous. Need a concern for all communities in Indonesia, that due to smoking is more than just lung cancer. Premature death resulting from smoking was the to worry about, "he said.

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written by: Agus Kurniawan - Saturday, October 8, 2011