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19. Blood Clots

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Often, one of the first signs of pancreatic cancer is a visible blood clot in the leg. Technically called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the symptoms for such an issue are leg pain, swelling, redness and often warmth in the leg with the clot. In worst case scenarios, the blood clot can break off and travel to the lungs which results in a pulmonary embolism, this can be fatal if not treated swiftly.