However, Mark Fraiman also emphasized that these changes in taste do not necessarily mean pancreatic cancer. However, you should still go to the doctor to check.
As with all cancers, detecting symptoms early can lead to early diagnosis and treatment.
Pancreatic cancer can make you lose the taste of coffee
Pancreatic cancer is the most dangerous type of cancer with a 5-year survival rate of only 7-13%.
Pancreatic cancer often has no symptoms or can be difficult to detect, but Dr Fraiman said there are some warning signs to look out for. One notable symptom involves a sudden loss of interest in alcohol and coffee, according to the Express .
People with pancreatic cancer may also notice a strange taste in their mouth. Some pancreatic cancer patients also have a strange, metallic taste in their mouth, says Dr. Fraiman.
According to Dr. Fraiman, some other warning signs of pancreatic cancer to watch out for include jaundice, itchy palms, soles of feet, general itchy skin, and dull pain.
Pancreatic cancer is the most dangerous type of cancer with a 5-year survival rate of only 7-13%
Jaundice
Dr. Fraiman said jaundice occurs when a pancreatic tumor begins to grow, blocking the bile duct located at the head of the pancreas, causing bile to build up, causing jaundice.
Itchy palms, soles and general itchy skin
Itchy palms and soles of the feet in pancreatic cancer occur because the skin reacts to bilirubin, a chemical found in the liver, says Dr. Fraiman.
Dull pain
Pancreatic cancer patients often feel a dull ache, rather than a sharp, stabbing pain.
The pain tends to radiate to the back or sides. It may be relieved by leaning forward, explains Dr. Fraiman.
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Other warning signs
The smell and appearance of stool can also be warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
If a pancreatic tumor blocks digestive enzymes from entering the intestines, the body can’t digest fatty foods, says Dr. Fraiman. And the excess fat is excreted as loose, foul-smelling, light-colored stools. Doctors say this symptom is often overlooked.
The Mayo Clinic (USA) further notes: Loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, dark urine, pain and swelling in the arms or legs are also signs of pancreatic cancer, according to Express .
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