The video is about pancreatic cancer, which has a low 5-year survival rate of 10% and is often difficult to detect. Dr. Ma presents 5 common symptoms of pancreatic cancer:
1. Yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
2. Dark urine
3. Abdominal discomfort or indigestion
4. Weight loss
5. Lower back or abdominal pain
Dr. Ma also discusses 5 early signs of pancreatic cancer that may appear before symptoms:
1. New onset of diabetes or worsening of existing diabetes
2. Elevated pancreatic enzymes in the blood
3. Elevated tumor markers in the blood (e.g. CA 19-9)
4. Dilated pancreatic ducts
5. Dilated bile ducts
Additionally, Dr. Ma lists 8 groups of people who are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer:
1. Those with a family history of pancreatic cancer
2. Those with hereditary pancreatitis
3. Those with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN)
4. Smokers
5. Those with a BMI over 30
6. Those with type 2 diabetes
7. Those with chronic pancreatitis
8. Those with a history of pancreatic cysts or tumors
Dr. Ma emphasizes the importance of regular check-ups for those at high risk and encourages viewers to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Pancreatic cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 10%.
2. The number of deaths from pancreatic cancer is high.
3. Pancreatic cancer is often difficult to detect.
4. Cancer screening for pancreatic cancer has not yet been established.
5. Approximately 80% of pancreatic cancers occur in the pancreatic head.
6. Cancer in the head of the pancreas can block the flow of bile, causing the body to turn yellow.
7. A yellowing of the skin and eyes can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
8. Darker urine can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
9. Stomach discomfort and indomitability can be symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
10. About 60-80% of people with pancreatic cancer experience abdominal symptoms.
11. Weight loss can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
12. Pain in the lower back or back can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
13. People with newly developed diabetes are about 5 times more likely to have pancreatic cancer.
14. Elevated pancreatic enzymes can be a sign of pancreatic cancer.
15. Tumor markers such as CA 19-9 can be a sign of pancreatic cancer.
16. Dilated aqueducts can be a sign of pancreatic cancer.
17. Dilated bile ducts can be a sign of pancreatic cancer.
18. People with a family member with pancreatic cancer are at higher risk of developing the disease.
19. People with hereditary pancreatitis are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
20. People with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
21. Smokers are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
22. People with a BMI of over 30 are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
23. People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
24. People with chronic pancreatitis are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Note: These facts are based on the provided text and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date information on pancreatic cancer.