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Getting a second opinion: Thoughts on this approach?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Aug 20, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Based on the complexities, the timelines for treatment, I would absolutely travel to a center of excellence for tests and diagnosis - then plan to relocate there, as needed, based on their assessment.
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The issue is the initial diagnosis because if this is a side branch IPMN, I know that any center is just going to monitor it. It is 8mm and all the protocols seem to just be watch it. My concern is making sure the initial dx is well done. I think I will call Yale tomorrow and see if I can get someone to talk to me about how they would approach this because if they aren't going to do any specialized imaging, I can just send them my images for a second opinion. I can always transfer care I guess.