Doctors Explain Which Type of Pain May Be a Sign of Cancer

Doctors warn that persistent dull back pain may be a sign of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Jiří Kubeš notes that the disease is difficult to detect at an early stage, and symptoms are often nonspecific. In the UK, incidence has risen by 8% over a decade, with about 10,500 cases detected annually. Experts advise not to ignore pain without an obvious cause and to consult a doctor.

Doctors warn that persistent dull back pain may be a sign of pancreatic cancer, which is difficult to detect at an early stage. Medical Director of the Proton Therapy Center, Dr. Jiří Kubeš, notes that the disease often develops unnoticed, and the first symptoms—pain in the upper abdomen or back, weight loss, decreased appetite, fatigue, jaundice—are nonspecific and may resemble other conditions. In the UK, incidence has risen by about 8% over the past decade, with around 10,500 new cases detected annually. Experts advise not to ignore pain that persists for a long time without an obvious cause and to consult a doctor if alarming symptoms appear.