What is pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is cancer that begins in your pancreas. The pancreas is located in your abdomen. It helps your body break down the food you eat. It also helps your body control the amount of sugar in your blood.

Pancreatic cancer can form in the cells that help your body break down the food you eat. It can also form in the cells that help your body control the amount of sugar in your blood.