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Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Aug 5 9:59am | Replies (73)
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@kate1951

Hi Teresa, Thank you for your response and suggestions. My lipase and amylase bloodwork is within normal range. My liver enzymes flunctuate but are within normal range at this time. My GGT is 204- without any known reason to be (I am not a drinker). There seems to be no rhyme or reason behind what I eat. Everything I eat causes pain. I am considering Mayo-Clinic soon if no change. I have given up on my local healthcare system in finding the cause. Its frustrating that they give up so easily and leave us hanging to "watch & see".

Thank you, again
Blessings

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 3, 2021

Hello @kate1951

I am glad that the blood work was within a normal range. The "watch and see" that doctors often tell us can be especially frustrating when there are such difficult symptoms as you have experienced.

I'm glad that you are considering a second opinion. It could be that a review of your records by a specialty hospital will provide some answers.

I would encourage you to look at the National Pancreas Foundation website, https://pancreasfoundation.org/. Here you can get information about Pancreas Centers of Excellence, as well as good patient information. The more you can learn the more confident you will feel about your current situation.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you continue to post updates as you learn more?

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