Collection: Information about diet and digestion
Pancreatic cancer can cause problems with digestion. This can cause symptoms, including weight loss, appetite loss, runny poo (diarrhoea), tummy pain, bloating, wind and indigestion.
- Our information explains how to manage these problems. This includes taking pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) such as Creon®, Pancrease®, Nutrizym® and Pancrex®.
- You can order our printed publications free of charge – select how many you want and click “add to basket”. You can also order by calling 0808 801 0707, or emailing publications@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
- It can be confusing trying to manage your diet and PERT, but we’re here to help. For example, our specialist nurses on our free Support Line can explain how to manage diet problems. Find out more about the different ways we can support you.
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Diet and pancreatic cancer booklet
This booklet explains how pancreatic cancer can cause problems with diet, eating and nutrition. It includes information on how to manage these problems, including how to take pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. This booklet is included in the newly diagnosed pack.
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How to manage problems with digestion using pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
This fact sheet explains how capsules called Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) can replace the enzyme your pancreas normally makes. PERT can help you digest your food and manage symptoms like weight loss, diarrhoea, tummy pain, bloating, wind, and indigestion. It can make a big difference to how you feel. Common brands include Creon, Pancrease, Nutrizym and Pancrex. -
Do you have problems digesting your food? Z-card
This credit card sized fold-out leaflet explains the symptoms you might get if you have problems digesting your food. These include weight loss, runny poo, tummy pain and bloating. The leaflet explains how to get help if you have these symptoms, and how they can be managed with capsules. -
Food and enzymes diary
You can use this diary to record what you have eaten, the pancreatic enzymes (pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy) you took, and any changes to your digestive symptoms. You might find this particularly useful when you first start taking pancreatic enzymes, to help you work out how many you need to take with different foods.
