I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 5 years ago. My symptoms included weight loss, orange, greasy diarrhea and severe abdominal discomfort. I had a history of pancreatitis and was diagnosed as a Type II diabetic 5 years before being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My PCP finally ordered a CT scan. The CT scan showed a large growth (the size of a small grapefruit) on the head of my pancreas.