Written By:
Dr. Vikram Trehan
Consultant – General Surgery, Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Experience: 15+ Years
Published: 30/07/2026
Last Updated: 30/07/2026
Pancreatic cancers are one of those cancers that are not diagnosed, or rarely diagnosed in its early stages. Hence, regular screenings, or checkups with Pancreatic Cancer Specialists in Chandigarh can help with early stage treatment of this disease. In this blog we talk about what is Pancreatic Cancer, what are the symptoms of Pancreatic cancer, What are the causes of Pancreatic cancer, How can early detected pancreatic cancer be saved, and how can Sohana hospital help with pancreatic cancer.
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease where abnormal cells in the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach that helps with digestion and blood sugar grow out of control to form a tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, getting the right diagnosis from Pancreatic Cancer Hospital in Mohali.
What are the symptoms of Pancreatic cancer?
Mostly pancreatic cancer is hard to detect early, and should be meaning noticeable symptoms typically appear only after the tumor has grown or spread to surrounding organs. Given below are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer:-
- Jaundice
- Dark Urine & Pale Stools
- Abdominal or Mid-Back Pain
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Loss of Appetite
What are the causes of Pancreatic cancer ?
Pancreatic cancer happens when DNA changes (mutations) in pancreatic cells cause them to grow out of control and form a tumor. The right reasons for pancreatic cancer can be known with the help of a Pancreatic Cancer Specialist in Chandigarh. Key risk factors include smoking, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The most common causes of pancreatic cancer include
- Inherited genes:
- Family history
- Acquired mutations
- Tobacco use
- Body weight
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Diabetes
How can early detected pancreatic cancer be saved?
Early detection of pancreatic cancer with the help of Best Cancer Hospital in Mohali can be beneficial in early parts of diagnosis and treatment. Surgical removal, often followed by chemotherapy and targeted medical monitoring is one of ways early detection of pancreatic cancer can help. If caught in stage 1 or stage 2, treatment focuses on removing the tumor before it spreads.
How can Sohana hospital help with Pancreatic Cancer?
Sohana hospital can help with all the treatments available for pancreatic cancer. Treatments available for pancreatic cancer are of the top quality and can help you reach to remission through procedures like
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Affordable Radiation Packages
- Tumor Board Approach
- 20+ Bedded Chemotherapy Suites
- Region’s Best Radiation Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is pancreatic cancer so hard to diagnose early?
Pancreatic cancer is hard to diagnose early because it causes no initial symptoms, the organ is hidden deep in the body, and there are no simple screening tests for average-risk people. When symptoms do start, they are very general, such as mild stomach ache, back pain, or weight loss, which people often mistake for normal indigestion or aging.
How can Sohana hospital help me with Pancreatic cancer?
Sohna hospital has a wide range of treatment required for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer treatment ranges from Surgery like whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy, chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy. All of these treatments are followed by palliative care for a holistic treatment experience.
How fast does pancreatic cancer grow?
Pancreatic cancer takes a long time to start and form a small tumor, but once it gains the ability to spread, it turns very aggressive and moves fast. It can take 10 to 20 years for the initial cellular changes to develop inside the pancreas.
Is pancreatic cancer a quick killer?
Yes, due to how often it grows unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage, pancreatic cancer can be a rapid and deadly disease, and can be considered lethal. Cancer cells build a thick wall of tissue that blocks medicines and hides from the body’s immune system.
Has anyone beaten pancreatic cancer?
Yes, people do survive pancreatic cancer, including long-term survivors who reach five, ten, or even thirty-plus years past their diagnosis. Their early diagnosis and the right treatment can help with any worsening of the disease.
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Gautam Goyal
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Credentials of the Reviewer:
-DM Medical Oncology
-20+ Years of Clinical Experience
-Specialist in Cancer Diagnostics, Treatment & Prevention