The pancreas is an important gland located behind the stomach that plays a dual role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It produces digestive enzymes to facilitate the assimilation of nutrients and secretes hormones, especially insulin, to regulate blood sugar levels.
Pancreatic cancer mainly affects the exocrine part of the pancreas, which is responsible for the production of digestive juices, and spreads rapidly to neighboring organs. It is a particularly aggressive disease that is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. However, thanks to medical advances in Turkey, new therapeutic approaches are improving treatment prospects and quality of life for patients.
