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Hello @judithsh and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You pose a very thoughtful question and I see that many members have responded to you based on their experiences. After reading their thoughts, how are you feeling about the choices they have made?
I noticed that while you mentioned not taking any action on this health issue, you ended your post by considering a consultation at JH. Do you think that a consultation at JH will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision?
I have had IPMN for several years with periodic follow-ups. I have not had much change so I just keep up with the MRIs as needed.
I would hope that you continue sharing about this on Connect. Writing about these decisions is a good way to clarify the issues.
Will you continue posting?
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Thank you, Teresa, and all responders for your kind interest and help. If I have no change in the duct or the IPMN at my next MRI, I will be satisfied with "watching and waiting." Generally, I'm a planner, so I'm thinking about what to do if there is change, but a biopsy is still negative. That's when my age is relevant (to me). The two doctors I've seen are (Whipple) surgeons. Although they both have "teams," I'm considering going to the JH Pancreatic Cyst Clinic because its emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach and research may result in some different ideas. If not, I will have had three of the best available opinions, and that's the most that I can do. If my experience is useful to anyone, I'm happy to continue to post.