While this sign is a key symptom of pancreatic cancer, greasy stools are actually stirred up by another sign of the deadly condition – jaundice.
Fusai said: “One of the more noticeable signs of pancreatic cancer is jaundice. Jaundice can be identified by the yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
“Jaundice is more common with cancer of the head of the pancreas (the wide end) because the tumour is more likely to block the bile duct, [preventing the normal release of bile into the intestines].”
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This warning sign will colour you poo pale at first. Once pancreatic cancer infiltrates further into the structure of your pancreas, it can prevent the normal production and secretion of pancreatic enzymes which are specifically produced to digest fat, resulting in greasy poo.
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Source: Daily Express
