Pancreatic cancer

There are approximately 20 different types of tumors in the pancreas.
The origin of most pancreatic cancers is in the pancreatic duct; these cancers are typically classified as adenocarcinomas (cancers that arise from glandular tissue).
As the cancer grows, it may spread to adjacent organs (such as the stomach and blood vessels) or to distant organs (such as the lungs and liver).
Although pancreatic cancer is relatively uncommon, it is nonetheless the fourth most deadly cancer type.