@gamaryanne Thank you so much. I have had genetic testing and don’t have any known genes associated with pancreatic cancer. I wish I was more aware of the family history of pancreatic cancer before my mom died of it, but I was more focused on her breast cancer in her 30s. Even then, although I did genetic testing for breast cancer then, I didn’t think to ask my mom to get tested. I’m sure she would have done it. I am registered with a study that will inform me if more knowledge of pancreatic cancer genes results in identifying a gene that I have. Because of my family history, I was able to be admitted as a patient of the Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology Dept and they order abdominal MRIs with contrast annually. I have one this Sunday. I am going to research molecular testing—I have not heard of it. Previous MRIs have identified small pancreatic cysts but they have been stable. I am a bit of a health researcher so I am glad to see that your note confirms what I have been doing. I am 80 years old so I think my parents’ and grandparents’ generations probably had lots of environmental exposures that may have played a big role, especially since I know many or most smoked, which I have never done. Thank you again for your helpful advice.