Pancreatic cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms at first. It's silent and painless. Symptoms usually don't begin until the cancer has spread. They may include:

• Pain in the upper belly or back.
• Jaundice. This yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes can happen when the growing tumor presses the bile duct closed.
• Unexpected weight loss.
• Loss of appetite.
• Extreme tiredness.

Of course, there are other conditions that cause these symptoms, so they don't necessarily mean you have cancer. But it's important to talk to your doctor if you have any of these problems.