The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer are pain in your abdomen or back, weight loss and jaundice.  

But these issues can also be caused by other conditions, such as gallstones, hepatitis or even heavy drinking. So, when should you see a doctor about them? 

“Most people with abdominal pain won’t have pancreatic cancer,” says pancreatic cancer surgeon Matthew Katz, M.D. “But any pain that persists beyond a couple of...