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@harper7745 Hi there. I don't usually answer questions outside of the group I mentor, but pancreatitis can be a very serious health issue; so I thought I'd step in and reply. Pancreatitis can lead to pancreatic cancer. I know that lifestyle changes can turn it around. If your current doctor cannot give you a clear diagnosis, maybe you need another opinion. I find that the better doctors are in medical teaching institutes. They tend to have more cutting edge equipment and cutting edge knowledge. For example I go only to Mayo Clinic for healthcare. There are other good options depending on where you live. The bottom line is, you HAVE to be your own best advocate. I would be interested in knowing how you are doing. I hope you will check back when you know more. Are you learning all that you can about pancreatitis?
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I agree. Our doctor is part of a large teaching group and our doctor specializes in pancreas.. We have also been told that it can lead to pancreatitic cancer. The Mayo Clinic is I recommend by me personally.
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I had an EUS with FNA and results showed benign background with some atypical cells. Doc said I don't have cancer, but he is sending me to an oncology surgeon Aug. 1st. He said since he has dealt with many issues he may be able to sort things out and give me some ideas. All my tests have shown mild pancreatitis, but I don't have the symptoms. My Lipase was a little elevated, but Amylase was always good. Have been dealing with this since April 1st. Went to ER thinking I was having a heart attack, because of the awful pain in chest, but heart was good. Then I went to my GI thinking it had to be digestive. Some days feel really good, but I am losing weight and tired. Again, I can be losing weight because I changed my diet so much.