Terminal Prognosis
It’s no wonder that Trebek’s cancer diagnosis stunned and upset his numerous followers. This was especially true given Trebek’s version of the sickness, which was always fatal. For those who are unaware, pancreatic cancer is more common among people over the age of 60.
Critical Organ
The pancreas is a tiny organ located at the bottom of the stomach. It is much wider at one end than the other and has the appearance of a fish. An adult’s pancreas is around six inches long and only a couple of inches wide. Most pancreatic tumors develop when the organ’s exocrine cells proliferate uncontrollably.