Asymptomatic pancreatic lesions used to be called “incidentalomasâ€, as they were thought to be innocently benign (non-invasive). However, we now think they are pre-malignant (pre-cancerous).
5 year survival is about 4%, as 80% of cases have spread into lymph nodes and 70% have liver mets at presentation.
Allergy problems like asthma or hay fever are associated with lower risk of pancreatic cancer.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Back pain
Depression
Jaundice
Weight loss
Anorexia
Swollen liver
Dark urine and light colored stool
Common Naturopathic Treatment Would Focus On
Immune modulation
Vitamin and mineral supplementation
Improving quality of life
Avoid
Low Vitamin D intake
Exposure to environmental pollutants such as PCB’s (eg transformers and fluorescent lighting ballast resistors)
