my mother was recently diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. She is 69 years old and has dementia. In the past year I have had red grease floating in the toilet when I go to the bathroom. I occassionally have really bad stomach cramping and diarreah (sp?), maybe once or twice a month. I have had sore back for years...I am just worried that I may have something going on with my pancreas. I had a physical a couple months ago and all of my blood work came back normal. The physical was before my moms diagnosis though and I am wondering if I should be concerned in light of what is happening with my mom...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should not worry much about pancreatic cancer. You should get done annual health check up with ultrasound examination of abdomen and tumor markers to rule out early pancreatic malignancy. Your present symptoms are mostly suggestive of irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor.  Stress and anxiety are the most common causes for this. You might be having too much stress, anxiety due to your mothers' situation, which is causing you all these. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Get done annual health check up. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.