Usually first line protocol is chemo before surgery if they need to shrink it . What stage are you?
Getting a second opinion is always good for peace of mind .. you may be able to send them your reports ..

I would absolutely go the extra miles - no pun intended- and get the best care you possibly can. This cancer is aggressive and I personally feel it’s best to be at an institution that specializes in only cancer.

I see that you are going to a cancer center - had missed that. I am 5 minutes from Smilow Cancer Center in CT but the difference I experienced with my husband and other friends there is night and day vs. MSK.

I believe having a pancreatic center of excellence review your case and treatment plan is a good idea. If the center agrees with the treatment plan, you will have some peace of mind. You will also be connected to a resource if things are not going well with your treatment. My 2nd opinion was fine with my chemo and advised follow up in a couple of months. My local oncologist is very supportive. It really would be a hardship to be getting chemo an hour from home. My local oncologist's office is about 10 minutes from home. I plan to have regular follow up to have ongoing review. After looking at the local options for surgery, I decided that MSKCC would be the best place to have surgery if I become eligible with chemo Rx.

My opinion is definitely get a second opinion, in my case I got 2. At this point I have an 8mm dilated main pancreatic duct. I am monitored every 6 months. Have had this for 9 years. The more opinions the better you are able to make the right decision.