Symptoms such as abdominal pain , jaundice or sudden weight loss may lead doctors to look for pancreatic cancer , said Dr. Steven Cohen , acting chief for gastrointestinal medical oncology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania . Patrick Swayze battled pancreatic cancer for nearly two years . The actor died in May at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer. Dozens of drugs are in development or being tested in trials for the disease . Doctors encourage patients to try to live their lives normally while in treatment .
Patrick Swayze battled pancreatic cancer for nearly two years . The actor died in May at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer. Dozens of drugs are in development or being tested in trials for the disease . Doctors encourage patients to try to live their lives normally while in treatment .