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Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 16 5:54pm | Replies (22)

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Last told, I had an MRCP concerning for mass or stricture with an EUS/ERCP scheduled for July. Nothing shows on imaging, just increased double duct dilation now into the liver. I happened to have labs done for a different department last week at the University and asked the biliary docs to look at it because it's suspicious for possible malabsorption (anemic with various other abnormalities) with high non-fasting glucose and higher raised liver enzymes. Something let the gates open because two days later I get a call to schedule it next month and 20 minutes later, they called again and said my doctor wants it this month. So it's a week from today. At first I didn't want to wait until July but when they called and moved it to next week, it made me a little nervous. Of course nothing is really new about the clinical picture, but....

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@sb4ca, this is good and nerve-wracking. Good because your appointment has been moved up and you will get imaging. Nerve-wracking because it's been moved up and there seems to be a sense of urgency. Rather than leap to panic, I hope you're able to view this as diligent followup.

Good for you for advocating for yourself. Please post an update again after you get the results and review them with your physician.