Maria Menounos' Pancreatic Cancer Battle and Survival

TV personality Maria Menounos was diagnosed with a Stage 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, a type of pancreatic cancer, after experiencing abdominal pain. She underwent surgery to remove the mass on her pancreas and spleen, and did not require chemotherapy. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose as it often does not produce symptoms until it has spread, and there is no screening test for it. Risk factors include family history, tobacco use, being overweight, and diabetes. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just over 12%.