I had history of unexplained Acute bouts of Pancreatitis. Last year (2024) I had a CT scan due to abdominal pain from Diverticulitis. What also showed up in the CT scan, was the presence of a cyst on the head of my pancreas. Shortly thereafter, I had an MRI with contrast which showed a dilated duct and septations in the cyst and what appeared a very small growth inside the cyst. These are considered worrisome features. Shortly after my MRI, I had a EUS which was not conclusive. Note that the biopsy is one point in the cyst. The MRI report stated to have a consultation with a surgical oncologist. I met with two surgical oncologist. One at Mayo in Rochester and one at Froedtert Hospital & MCW. Both agreed that a Whipple was needed. The probability of the cyst containing Adenocarcinoma type cells based on the worrisome findings was 50/50. Had the Whipple in June 2024 at Froedtert in Milwaukee. I can say that the surgery saved my life as my cyst did in fact have cells of the Adenocarcinoma type. Please do not wait, a year can make the difference between life and death as pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult to treat. Get a second opinion at a specialized high volume health center such as Mayo. Whishing you peace and health!