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Is enucleation appropriate for me?
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Apr 3 2:44pm | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
Here's some information about enucleation.
"Enucleation of pancreatic tumours is a less extensive surgical technique in which certain types of low-grade or benign pancreatic tumours are removed with a minimal margin of the healthy pancreatic tissue, thus preserving maximum healthy tissue for optimal functioning." https://www.sydneypancreaticcentre.com.au/enucleation-pancreatic-tumours-sydney-east-pancreatic-centre.html#:~:text=Enucleation%20of%20pancreatic%20tumours%20is,healthy%20tissue%20for%20optimal%20functioning.
Here are some details about clinical trials and pancreatic enucleation
https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/tests-procedures/pancreatic-enucleation/
@charliepnet, is your tumor considered low-grade? Where are you considering enucleation?
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I am not positive what is considered low-grade. I do know it is stage one. Last scan it was 1.7cm. It is well defined. Ki67< 3%. located on the head of the pancreas . Non-functioning.
If there was a surgeon at MAYO who would consider Enucleation of this tumor I would have it done there.
The reason I say that is I have been seen by a surgeon here and was told she would not do it because of it being g to close to the duct.
I am scheduled for another CTscan March 12 and appointment with my specialist here. At that appointment I am asking that all records be sent to MAYO to request a second opinion as to wether Enucleation is an option.
I also have questions concerning what other treatment options can be used while I am in the "Wait and Watch" phase of this tumor.
Thank you for your concern and time. I am looking forward to March 12 and learning more going forward.