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Digestive issues and can't get pancreatic cancer out of my mind

Posted by diamondback2k9 @diamondback2k9, Apr 4, 2025

I have been dealing with Chronic diherra.
I had my appendix removed and got put on Creon which had cleared up by diaherra issues. All of blood work has been normal expected my Total Protein which is slightly elevated at 8.3. Reviewing my past test its always been higher. My bilirubin levels are normal but I have noticed they are slowly increasing every time besides one. I have at CT scan and everything was normal. I can't get panarctic cancer out of mind even though my Dr. said I am okay. I typically do not drink at all but two days before my test I did have quite a bit on a night out. Im wondering if this could have elevated my Protein and Billirbrin test? I have been feeling great since every starting Creon and getting back to my normal weight. Not sure if I should worried or not? I generally feel well

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diamondback2k9 | @diamondback2k9 | Dec 9, 2025

I'm a 38 year old male and I have been through so much testing. I have had two CT scans one Ultrasound. None are showing issues with anythjng other than some possible onset of fatty liver. I haven't been drinking in awhile limit my achololIntake. One CT scan resulted in the removal of my appendix. My blood work was fine lipise levels were 18 but jumped to 30 on a random test. I have been diagnosed with EpI and have been on creon my test for that was 200 and it has been helping. My blood sugar was 150 but it was right after I ate. My liver blood work is fine. I have pain right below my sternum that and some times back pain. Doesn't get worse with eating. Low engery levels for the past few days. Today I was eating some noodles and Inhad pain in my upper chest. Ended up spitting up some thick clear junk. Inwas able to eat fine after that. I have no clue what's wrong.

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sdancev | @sdancev | Dec 9, 2025
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I'm a 38 year old male and I have been through so much testing. I have had two CT scans one Ultrasound. None are showing issues with anythjng other than some possible onset of fatty liver. I haven't been drinking in awhile limit my achololIntake. One CT scan resulted in the removal of my appendix. My blood work was fine lipise levels were 18 but jumped to 30 on a random test. I have been diagnosed with EpI and have been on creon my test for that was 200 and it has been helping. My blood sugar was 150 but it was right after I ate. My liver blood work is fine. I have pain right below my sternum that and some times back pain. Doesn't get worse with eating. Low engery levels for the past few days. Today I was eating some noodles and Inhad pain in my upper chest. Ended up spitting up some thick clear junk. Inwas able to eat fine after that. I have no clue what's wrong.

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CT is not the best to see pancreatic mass specially if it is with no contrast. I have one CT with contrast in February that was negative for mass but Endoscopy was positive for 4 cm. Pancreatic head cancer.

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diamondback2k9 | @diamondback2k9 | Dec 9, 2025
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I'm a 38 year old male and I have been through so much testing. I have had two CT scans one Ultrasound. None are showing issues with anythjng other than some possible onset of fatty liver. I haven't been drinking in awhile limit my achololIntake. One CT scan resulted in the removal of my appendix. My blood work was fine lipise levels were 18 but jumped to 30 on a random test. I have been diagnosed with EpI and have been on creon my test for that was 200 and it has been helping. My blood sugar was 150 but it was right after I ate. My liver blood work is fine. I have pain right below my sternum that and some times back pain. Doesn't get worse with eating. Low engery levels for the past few days. Today I was eating some noodles and Inhad pain in my upper chest. Ended up spitting up some thick clear junk. Inwas able to eat fine after that. I have no clue what's wrong.

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It was with contrast. I have had an endsocopy as well only finding was some Minor stomach irritation.

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Dec 9, 2025
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CT is not the best to see pancreatic mass specially if it is with no contrast. I have one CT with contrast in February that was negative for mass but Endoscopy was positive for 4 cm. Pancreatic head cancer.

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@sdancev Do you know what kind of pancreatic cancer the mass is?

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Dec 9, 2025
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It was with contrast. I have had an endsocopy as well only finding was some Minor stomach irritation.

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@diamondback2k9 Do you know what kind of contrast was used during the scan?

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diamondback2k9 | @diamondback2k9 | Dec 10, 2025
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I'm a 38 year old male and I have been through so much testing. I have had two CT scans one Ultrasound. None are showing issues with anythjng other than some possible onset of fatty liver. I haven't been drinking in awhile limit my achololIntake. One CT scan resulted in the removal of my appendix. My blood work was fine lipise levels were 18 but jumped to 30 on a random test. I have been diagnosed with EpI and have been on creon my test for that was 200 and it has been helping. My blood sugar was 150 but it was right after I ate. My liver blood work is fine. I have pain right below my sternum that and some times back pain. Doesn't get worse with eating. Low engery levels for the past few days. Today I was eating some noodles and Inhad pain in my upper chest. Ended up spitting up some thick clear junk. Inwas able to eat fine after that. I have no clue what's wrong.

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I have no idea what kind of contrast was used. I just want to make sure nothing is being missed.

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Dec 10, 2025
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I have no idea what kind of contrast was used. I just want to make sure nothing is being missed.

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@diamondback2k9 The type of contrast used is important. For example, a Gallium-68 Dotatate contrast is used during my scans. It is primarily used to show the neuroendocrene tumors that I have in my pancreas and elsewhere. Do you have access to your scan report? The type of contrast should be listed on there.

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diamondback2k9 | @diamondback2k9 | Dec 10, 2025
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I'm a 38 year old male and I have been through so much testing. I have had two CT scans one Ultrasound. None are showing issues with anythjng other than some possible onset of fatty liver. I haven't been drinking in awhile limit my achololIntake. One CT scan resulted in the removal of my appendix. My blood work was fine lipise levels were 18 but jumped to 30 on a random test. I have been diagnosed with EpI and have been on creon my test for that was 200 and it has been helping. My blood sugar was 150 but it was right after I ate. My liver blood work is fine. I have pain right below my sternum that and some times back pain. Doesn't get worse with eating. Low engery levels for the past few days. Today I was eating some noodles and Inhad pain in my upper chest. Ended up spitting up some thick clear junk. Inwas able to eat fine after that. I have no clue what's wrong.

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I think this is what was used. IV Contrast: 100 mL Isovue-370

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diamondback2k9 | @diamondback2k9 | Dec 10, 2025
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I'm a 38 year old male and I have been through so much testing. I have had two CT scans one Ultrasound. None are showing issues with anythjng other than some possible onset of fatty liver. I haven't been drinking in awhile limit my achololIntake. One CT scan resulted in the removal of my appendix. My blood work was fine lipise levels were 18 but jumped to 30 on a random test. I have been diagnosed with EpI and have been on creon my test for that was 200 and it has been helping. My blood sugar was 150 but it was right after I ate. My liver blood work is fine. I have pain right below my sternum that and some times back pain. Doesn't get worse with eating. Low engery levels for the past few days. Today I was eating some noodles and Inhad pain in my upper chest. Ended up spitting up some thick clear junk. Inwas able to eat fine after that. I have no clue what's wrong.

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EXAM: CT-ABDOMEN & PELVIS W CONT INDICATION: Upper abdominal pain, epigastric pain COMPARISON: CT the abdomen and pelvis 10/28/2024 TECHNIQUE: Axial CT imaging obtained from lung bases through pelvis. Axial images and multiplanar reformatted images are provided for review. Departmental dose lowering techniques for CT include automated exposure control, adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size, and use ot iterative reconstruction technique. IV Contrast: 100 mL Isovue-370 Oral Contrast: No. FINDINGS: LUNG BASES: Clear. LIVER: Diffuse low attenuation compatible with hepatic steatosis. No focal hepatic lesions. BILIARY TREE: No intra or extra-hepatic biliary ductal dilatation. The gallbladder is unremarkable. SPLEEN: Not enlarged. PANCREAS: Unremarkable. ADRENAL GLANDS: Unremarkable. KIDNEYS/URETERS/BLADDER: No focal renal lesions. No hydronephrosis. The urinary bladder is unremarkable. GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT: Gastric, small bowel, colonic caliber and wall thickness are within normal limits. The appendix is surgically absent. LYMPHATICS: No abdominal or pelvic lymph nodes are enlarged by size criteria. VASCULATURE: Unremarkable. PERITONEUM: No free fluid, free air, or loculated fluid collections. ABDOMINAL WALL/SOFT TISSUES: Unremarkable. PELVIC ORGANS: The prostate and seminal vesicles are normal in CT appearance. OSSEOUS STRUCTURES: No acute osseous abnormality..

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