With November being Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, there are a few facts and figures from the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research that might surprise some people:Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States after lung and colon cancer. In 2020, it’s estimated that about 57,600 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 47,050 will die from it. What are the causes of pancreatic cancer? Factors that can cause pancreatic cancer include:AgeSmokingFamily historyObesityDiabetesPancreatitisWhat are symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can include:Stomach painUnexplained weight lossLoss of appetiteMid-back painJaundiceChanges in stoolIndigestionNew-onset diabetesWhat steps can be taken to help prevent pancreatic cancer?