Early signs of pancreatic cancer focus of QIMR research

After a shock pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Judi Adams wants people to know the subtle signs of the disease (ABC Brisbane: Antonia O'Flaherty)

Judi Adams never thought a sore back and occasional stomach pain could be signs of something much more serious — an eight-centimetre tumour.

Her vague symptoms were followed by an "out of the blue" onset of nausea and appetite loss late last year.