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Hi all. Was recently diagnosed with stage iv pancreatic cancer. 6 liver mets. I have a rare (2.5 %) form called " uncinate process ". From the little that I can find, it is that hook on the end of the head of the pancreas, with not a good prognosis. Any thoughts would greatly be appreciated.
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Welcome schufly!
It’s been awhile since I’ve had anatomy so I had to look up your term of unicate process and I see what you are referring to as far as that be a delicate location for pancreatic cancer. I also read that the CA19-9 blood test is a good marker for it so be sure you are keeping track of that. I also tried to do a search of this site using “unicate process”, but was unsuccessful in finding anything, but maybe others might have better luck. The most important advice I can give to you is to go to a “center of excellence” for pancreatic cancer. What state do you live in?
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As far as I know, "uncinate process" is an anatomical term, rather than a "form" of pancreatic cancer. The uncinate process is part of the head of the pancreas.
See the John Hopkins website for "Pancreas Basics" that includes a definition and illustration of the uncinate process. https://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas/basics
Perhaps your your diagnosis of pancreatic cancer simply references the uncinate process as the anatomical location of your tumor.
If you can access your physician's clinical notes or follow up a phone call to his/her office you can get clarification.
Best wishes to you.