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Cyst on Pancreas?

Posted by faithann64 @faithann64, Feb 25, 2021

So recently i had a CT Abdomen Pelvis w/ Contrast and they found a cystic structure to arise on the Pancreas . Said it could represent a serous/mucinous neoplasm. Anyone knows what that means ??? Thank You. ( 57 year old male.)

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caroline24 | @caroline24 | Oct 1, 2023

<p>How concerned should I be with CEA of < 2 and CA19-9 OF 25?</p><p>Just found out I had a 2 cm cyst on my pancreas. The doctor wants to do an EUS and biopsy. CEA < 2. CA19-9 25. I'm 74 years old. How worried should I be?</p>

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fionac | @fionac | Aug 24, 2023
In reply to @wrolsen "In 2012 I was told I had a cyst on the head of my pancreas, biopsy..." + (show)
@wrolsen

In 2012 I was told I had a cyst on the head of my pancreas, biopsy showed it was non cancerous but still needed to have whipple surgery.
After the whipple was preformed the pathology report came back and showed it was pancreatic cancer, early detection is key. It's been a bumpy ride but it's been over 9 year and I'm still here enjoying life. I was 60 when first diagnosed.

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How big was the cyst? Glad you are well.

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suzy212 | @suzy212 | Nov 20, 2022
In reply to @hopeful33250 "I'm so pleased for you @faithann64. I am sure you are relieved as well, The annual..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

I'm so pleased for you @faithann64. I am sure you are relieved as well,

The annual check-ups are very typical. After several years of no changes, my doctor went to an every other year check-up. Even though the doctor did not recommend it, in the years when I don't have an MRI, I ask for a blood test to check the pancreas' functioning. I feel that it is always good to advocate for yourself and not leave anything to chance.

Were you able to get a copy of the reports of the test and biopsy?

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I have a small IPMN on the tail of my pancreas its .06cm they tell me its nothing to worry about and didn't even really want follow up mris but I said I wanted yearly mri or cts . What else can I do even tho its small?

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caughey | @caughey | Nov 20, 2022
In reply to @sloped483 "What made the decision to have the Whipple surgery for your cyst being that it was..." + (show)
@sloped483

What made the decision to have the Whipple surgery for your cyst being that it was less than a centimeter in size? Did your cyst have "worrisome features"?

Also, how are you feeling/doing since your Whipple surgery?

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The decision was made by the Dr and Surgeon to do the whipple. 11 months out feeling great considering but do have a hernia from surgery but no big deal. Good Luck

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lvtexas | @lvtexas | Nov 19, 2022
In reply to @sloped483 "What made the decision to have the Whipple surgery for your cyst being that it was..." + (show)
@sloped483

What made the decision to have the Whipple surgery for your cyst being that it was less than a centimeter in size? Did your cyst have "worrisome features"?

Also, how are you feeling/doing since your Whipple surgery?

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You need to talk to a pancan doctor. If you can get a cyst removed and prevent yourself from getting cancer - I’d say do it. Also, like above post the spread or presence of cancer is hard to detect through imaging only. Pancan is the worst cancer since there is no early warning for it. You have been given a major early warning opportunity. Now, does your insurance cover a surgery for cyst on the pancreas. Discuss all this with your doctor.

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sloped483 | @sloped483 | Nov 18, 2022
In reply to @caughey "My cyst was smaller than that and before surgery they said it was 60% chance benign..." + (show)
@caughey

My cyst was smaller than that and before surgery they said it was 60% chance benign and 40% cancerous. It did turn out to be benign but there was cancer not far from it. I am lucky they did surgery as probably would have been much worse now as I had surgery Dec 13 and elected to do survelience only and no chemo. Mine was on the head so not sure about the neck situation. Surgery called the whipple which you can check out on line.

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What made the decision to have the Whipple surgery for your cyst being that it was less than a centimeter in size? Did your cyst have "worrisome features"?

Also, how are you feeling/doing since your Whipple surgery?

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galotshabe | @galotshabe | Nov 17, 2022
In reply to @caughey "My cyst was smaller than that and before surgery they said it was 60% chance benign..." + (show)
@caughey

My cyst was smaller than that and before surgery they said it was 60% chance benign and 40% cancerous. It did turn out to be benign but there was cancer not far from it. I am lucky they did surgery as probably would have been much worse now as I had surgery Dec 13 and elected to do survelience only and no chemo. Mine was on the head so not sure about the neck situation. Surgery called the whipple which you can check out on line.

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Thank you very much 🙏

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caughey | @caughey | Nov 17, 2022
In reply to @galotshabe "Am sorry to ask you so much personal questions how long was tha, how big was..." + (show)
@galotshabe

Am sorry to ask you so much personal questions how long was tha, how big was th cyst? Because mine is 10mm an but they they are still not sure what kind of a cyst is this.

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My cyst was smaller than that and before surgery they said it was 60% chance benign and 40% cancerous. It did turn out to be benign but there was cancer not far from it. I am lucky they did surgery as probably would have been much worse now as I had surgery Dec 13 and elected to do survelience only and no chemo. Mine was on the head so not sure about the neck situation. Surgery called the whipple which you can check out on line.

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galotshabe | @galotshabe | Nov 17, 2022

And thank you very much again for your response

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galotshabe | @galotshabe | Nov 17, 2022
In reply to @caughey "Yes I had a cyst on the head of my pancrease and had the whipple surgery...." + (show)
@caughey

Yes I had a cyst on the head of my pancrease and had the whipple surgery. Cyst was benign but next to it was cancer cells. Stage 1A so am lucky that I had the cyest which I think may have caused my pancretitis attack five months prior to surgery. good luck

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Am sorry to ask you so much personal questions how long was tha, how big was th cyst? Because mine is 10mm an but they they are still not sure what kind of a cyst is this.

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