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@beracha

Hi. I take tacrolimus and have since 1990. I was in clinical trial for fk 506, now tacrolimus. Prednisone for first 3 months. All was great until 2015 when I experienced major stress, husband diagnosed with cancer and 3 weeks later my mother passed. My numbers were in normal range but for 25 yrs my numbers were same. They rose despite being in normal range. Ggt is. Got biopsy and diagnosed with rejection, ductopenia, and pancreatic cyst impinging on bile duct. Dr increased tacrolimus to high level for 3 years. I also tested positive for donor antigen which can cause issues. Because my transplant was 33 years ago I did not have the testing that current patients go through. Thank you for caring .

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Hi @beracha
I am so sorry to hear about your husband's cancer diagnosis and your mother's passing. Either event by itself would cause major stress, but the both together is unbelievable. How is your husband doing with his treatment?
It sounds like the liver transplant team was able to get your rejection episode under control and your liver enzymes are slightly elevated, is that right?
What is the treatment that is recommended for ductopenia and the pancreatic cyst?
Thank you for sharing your experiences. It's wonderful to hear from an experienced transplant patient!