Stage 2....small. I saw Alex Trebek, game-show host of Jeopardy, announced he had pancreatic cancer. When interviewed, he stated he wished he had not ignored his stomach pain. My feeling was similar to a mere hunger pang. Shortly after eating, I'd feel hungry again. Being someone who has watched my weight all my life, I thought this to be odd and mentioned it to my Dr the very next day after seeing this interview...and referred to Alex Trebek. When my Dr. replied that I was too young, fit, non-smoker and not overweight, I stated that I have absolutely no stomach or digestive issues. I have no idea what heartburn, indigestion, etc feels like, so this hunger pang seems odd. She said we could put my mind at ease and have an ultrasound. A small tumor on my pancreas was found. Due to the difficult area of the tumor, a biopsy was not possible and we proceeded to the Whipple procedure. From the time of the discovery of my tumor, to the date of my Whipple surgery (approx 2.5 months), I never experienced that hunger pang ever again. Had I not looked into it, I wouldn't be here.

Welcome, @guinnj. Have you or a family member been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?