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NET tumor of pancreas (1 cm) diagnosed

Posted by u20967 @u20967, Jul 9, 2025

I am 73 year old diagnosed with a 1 cm NET of pancreas that was found incidentally on a CT scan that was done for another issue. The surgeon I was referred to recommended to just follow up in a year with another CT scan. He said a biopsy may not be able to get anything because of the small size. I am on the fence, should I go ahead with a biopsy or is it a waste of time?
Also, the surgeon said an enucleation couldn't be done? I don't understand that and am going to further question him about this. Has anyone had an enucleation of a small tumor of pancreas? I am afraid the tumor will grow and would like it removed, but I am not willing to have a Whipple at my age. Maybe a biopsy will tell how fast it is growing?

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In reply to @jagzandsherz "@ln100 am having a lot of trouble navigating this site and cannot seem to find it...." + (show)
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@ln100 am having a lot of trouble navigating this site and cannot seem to find it. I am very interested in your comments about the Whipple if I can get a bit more direction as to how to find it I would appreciate it very much.

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@jagzandsherz You, @ln100, have made several replies on whipple discussions, but I don't see that you ever created a post. To search for discussions, click on the magnifying glass at the upper right of this page. Type in your search criteria. Click on the magnifying glass again. You will see your search results. Let me know how that works.

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