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Remembering Tammy

Christ-follower, mother, daughter, sister, friend, pancreatic cancer warrior, and the inspiration for continuing the mission of Purple Helping Hands

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What is pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the tissues of your pancreas, which is an organ found in your abdomen and located behind the lower part of your stomach. The pancreas releases enzymes that help with digestion and creates hormones that help keep blood sugar level balanced.

Pancreatic cancer is rarely detected at its early stages when it’s most curable because it often doesn’t cause symptoms until after it has spread. According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer develops over several years in steps known as pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN).

According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the U.S. and about 7% of all cancer deaths. It is slightly more common in men than in women.

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