Maria Menounos' Pancreatic Cancer Battle and Warning Signs.

TV personality Maria Menounos was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2023 after experiencing excruciating abdominal pain and diarrhea. Despite doctors initially finding nothing, Menounos advocated for herself and underwent a full-body MRI, which revealed a 3.9-centimeter mass on her pancreas. She had a good prognosis after catching it early and underwent surgery to remove the tumor. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early due to vague symptoms, but patients should advocate for themselves and be aware of early signs such as stomach or back pain, rapid weight loss, and pain in the middle of the stomach.