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Is there anyone out there who was recommended to have a prophylactic Whipple or who has chosen to monitor their IPMN? I am 8mm main duct dilated for the past almost 10 years but was only told I have had this for this long, this past June. If you are monitoring, how long have you done this and is it via MRI. Some doctors I have spoken to say they have a number of patients with IPMN that they follow. Has anyone had the Whipple without pancreatic cancer? Thank you!
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Hello,…they have been monitoring my 4.0cm Cyst since June 2022. Recently did another contrast MRI @ Mayo and was still at same size. CA-19 was ‘16’. Went from monitoring every 3 months to every 6 months. Characteristics of cyst led Surgeons to state cysts similar to my kind are 85% benign (15% cancerous). Surgeon @ Mayo said complication risks to remove with Whipple was high due to where it’s located and I’m overweight. Thought was to NOT do surgery as he feels other treatments - now in clinical trials will be ready in 3-5 years. Praying in the trust and will of God to provide what He feels is best for me.