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Need help on this biopsy report and advice.

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Oct 16 10:23am | Replies (14)

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We do realize that it would be in an early stage. She was told different things in the hospital, by doctors and nurses, with varying degrees of urgency. A couple told her that she had pancreatic cancer with certainty.

Does she need an endoscopy for a more finite diagnostic biopsy? Being told you have pancreatic cancer and to come back in three months brings on a bit of anxiety.

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I was diagnosed with PDAC at age 39 after almost 8 months of issues. Even though neuroendocrine tends to be a slower and less aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, I would absolutely push for more testing and not wait 3 months. Perhaps after they discuss her case with the tumor board, they will agree and proceed with testing. If not, I would seek second opinion or push for confirmative testing. She must advocate strongly for herself. I have learned that the hard way.