Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints, especially among adults over 40. It is often blamed on poor posture, muscle strain, aging, or long hours of sitting. However, in rare but serious cases, persistent back pain can be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer—a disease known for being difficult to detect in its early stages.

Understanding how pancreatic cancer causes back pain can help people recognize when discomfort may be more than a routine ache.

The Pancreas and Its Location

The pancreas is a long, flat gland located deep in the abdomen, behind the stomach and in front of the spine. Because of this position, problems affecting the pancreas often do not cause obvious abdominal pain at first. Instead, pain can radiate to the middle or upper back, making it easy to mistake for a spinal or muscular issue.

Pancreatic cancer often develops silently. By the time clear digestive symptoms appear, the disease may already be advanced. Back pain can sometimes be one of the earliest clues.

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