My mom has lost 60 pounds in 2 years. She hurts extremely bad under her ribs and back. Shes also become weak. We just got her blood results back and her pacreatic count is off, thyroid is off, and her blood sugar is extremely high. She has had pancreatitis in the past but was hospitalized and get better. That was many years ago. Shes had it 3 times. We find out more about bloodwork Friday and have scans on Monday. Does this sound like pancreatic cancer?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. No. It sounds to me like pancreatitis cause by hyperglycemia. This isn't uncommon. Cancer isn't the first thing to think of. But further tests are necessary, at least ultrasounds and lipase /amylase levels. Ct scan would be the best to rule out malignancy, but I don't think this is cancer. Blood sugar must be regulated in his age. It can cause serious complications. Wish you good health.