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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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galotshabe | @galotshabe | Nov 16, 2022

Yes on Monday 21 November I cant stop crying g when I look at my kids

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 16, 2022
In reply to @galotshabe "Has anyone had a pancreati cyst , I am 42 years old female from south africa..." + (show)
@galotshabe

Has anyone had a pancreati cyst , I am 42 years old female from south africa diagnosed with a cyst on the neck of my pancrease am de astated

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Welcome @galotshabe. I can imagine that you are devastated. I moved your question about pancreatic cysts to this existing discussion where @faithann64 was asking the same questions.
- Cyst on Pancreas? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cyst-on-pancreas/

I encourage you to read through the past messages to learn more from the helpful information that other members shared and to connect with them.

Has you doctor ordered a biopsy of the cyst?

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galotshabe | @galotshabe | Nov 16, 2022

Has anyone had a pancreati cyst , I am 42 years old female from south africa diagnosed with a cyst on the neck of my pancrease am de astated

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 27, 2021
In reply to @faithann64 "So the Doctors office finally contacted me this morning and told me the cyst on pancreas..." + (show)
@faithann64

So the Doctors office finally contacted me this morning and told me the cyst on pancreas was small and the biopsy didn't really show anything worrisome ? Nurse said I will need annual checkups to keep an eye on the cyst .

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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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faithann64 | @faithann64 | Apr 26, 2021
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @faithann64, I found this information on Mayo Clinic's Lab website. It will give you some..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @faithann64,

I found this information on Mayo Clinic's Lab website. It will give you some information about this test, https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/8521

Have you checked the patient portal to see if the biopsy results have posted yet? When they do post you can find out what the CEA level is and perhaps that could give you some more information.

Since you said that the biopsy was a week ago, have you considered calling the office and asking if the results are ready for you to review on the patient portal? Or you could consider asking them about this test and ask specifically what your CEA number was. It is good to be proactive in relation to your health. As we advocate for ourselves it helps us feel more in control.

I look forward to hearing from you again.

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So the Doctors office finally contacted me this morning and told me the cyst on pancreas was small and the biopsy didn't really show anything worrisome ? Nurse said I will need annual checkups to keep an eye on the cyst .

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rexsan20 | @rexsan20 | Apr 16, 2021
In reply to @colleenyoung "Resxan, I agree with @jeanne5009. Keep asking questions. While your doctor may not be concerned, this..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Resxan, I agree with @jeanne5009. Keep asking questions. While your doctor may not be concerned, this is because he or she has medical knowledge to inform their understanding of the lab results. Ask them why they are not concerned at this time. I would also ask things like:
- Are the cysts benign (non-cancerous)?
- Do they need to be removed?
- What are the risks of not removing them? What are the risks of removal?
- Will you continue to monitor the cysts? How and how often?
- What signs or symptoms should I look out for?

Jeanne, @faithann64, @hopeful33250, what other question do you think @rexsan20 should think to ask?

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Ulcerative colitis ..... I’ve read lots of information on diet....... I have this but want it to get better......

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 15, 2021
In reply to @faithann64 "Thank You. Nothing on patient portal yet ? Gonna try calling tomorrow." + (show)
@faithann64

Thank You. Nothing on patient portal yet ? Gonna try calling tomorrow.

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Good idea, @faithann64!

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faithann64 | @faithann64 | Apr 14, 2021
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @faithann64, I found this information on Mayo Clinic's Lab website. It will give you some..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @faithann64,

I found this information on Mayo Clinic's Lab website. It will give you some information about this test, https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/8521

Have you checked the patient portal to see if the biopsy results have posted yet? When they do post you can find out what the CEA level is and perhaps that could give you some more information.

Since you said that the biopsy was a week ago, have you considered calling the office and asking if the results are ready for you to review on the patient portal? Or you could consider asking them about this test and ask specifically what your CEA number was. It is good to be proactive in relation to your health. As we advocate for ourselves it helps us feel more in control.

I look forward to hearing from you again.

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Thank You. Nothing on patient portal yet ? Gonna try calling tomorrow.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 14, 2021
In reply to @faithann64 "I had my Biopsy (Cyst On Pancreas ) 4/7/21 and haven't heard back from my Surgeon..." + (show)
@faithann64

I had my Biopsy (Cyst On Pancreas ) 4/7/21 and haven't heard back from my Surgeon yet ? I did notice on-line on my Claims & Payments Insurance that they paid for Lab Procedure Code R970 . It says Higher than normal level Carcinoembryonic Antigen ( CEA ) ?? Don't know what that means ?? Anyone have had this ?? Thanks

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Hello @faithann64,

I found this information on Mayo Clinic's Lab website. It will give you some information about this test, https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/8521

Have you checked the patient portal to see if the biopsy results have posted yet? When they do post you can find out what the CEA level is and perhaps that could give you some more information.

Since you said that the biopsy was a week ago, have you considered calling the office and asking if the results are ready for you to review on the patient portal? Or you could consider asking them about this test and ask specifically what your CEA number was. It is good to be proactive in relation to your health. As we advocate for ourselves it helps us feel more in control.

I look forward to hearing from you again.

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faithann64 | @faithann64 | Apr 14, 2021

I had my Biopsy (Cyst On Pancreas ) 4/7/21 and haven't heard back from my Surgeon yet ? I did notice on-line on my Claims & Payments Insurance that they paid for Lab Procedure Code R970 . It says Higher than normal level Carcinoembryonic Antigen ( CEA ) ?? Don't know what that means ?? Anyone have had this ?? Thanks

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