Whether or not it is is PCAN, and we hope it isn’t, immediately get connected with a liver and pancreas specialist. They treat pancreatitis and other maladies associated with the pancreas and you WANT to be on their radar ! If nothing else, they will provide the info insurance needs to keep the person in close surveillance with appropriate scans and testing. Unfortunately, Many GI doctors just do not have the pancreas top of mind and exhaust every other reason for symptoms while disease may be spreading.

Best of luck and keep us updated!