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Hello, can you please explain the enuculation(sp?) procedure that actor, Pauly Shore, recently had in Los...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386338/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Q&A w/ Dr. Stauffer on September 4

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2025

Recent CT scan 7.5 duct dilation. History of Renal Cell cancer 4 years ago,that’s why the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227620/

Discussion: Anyone have a dilated pancreatic duct? Worried.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2025

I have IPMN’s and the noninvasive test proscribed for me on a yearly basis is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217568/

Discussion: Is CT Scan best noninvasive test for diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2025

Back around 2015, Surish Chari MD who at the time was at Mayo established the link...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095473/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer or Something else?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Thank you for your comment. The concern is actually not the IPMN's as far as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042297/

Discussion: IPMNs, concerned for diffuse pancreatic parenchymal atrophy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Being seen at a pancreatic center of excellence is key. I live near NYC or no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914648/

Discussion: Anyone have/had BD-IPMN (branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I wish I could attach some links. I spent a tremendous amount of time researching IPMNs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788226/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Fukuoka guidelines for IPMNs in 2017

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788222/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

For those with IPMN’s, consider the following clinical study which recently reopened and is being conducted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441599/

Discussion: Does having several IPMNs increase the chance for malignancy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2025

An EUS is better than an MRCP without contrast. I think to correctly classify a pancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1433290/

Discussion: Should I do an Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) for pancreatic cyst?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

This is off topic, sorry. But since cancer centers were mentioned - could I ask a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354718/

Discussion: How fast does adenocarcinoma grow??

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

Hello @atlmike21 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am always pleased to hear members being proactive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312781/

Discussion: Anyone have/had BD-IPMN (branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

Hi Everyone My Dr. sent me CA19-9 bloodwork due to multiple IPMN'S and to get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028819/

Discussion: MRI finding of IPMNs: anyone have them turn to cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I have tried several times to reply to you. I am so appreciative of your extensive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971404/

Discussion: Anyone have a small pancreatic IPMN cyst that turned out to be cancer?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Yes, it’s called the Fukuoka guidelines and was revised in 2017. If the link doesn’t work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788221/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

There are several types of cysts that occur in the pancreas. They are being detected more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729541/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

He was referring to a regular CT with contrast that they did in my hometown ER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/338030/

Discussion: Should the cysts be looked at sooner

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2021

Thanks for your in-depth reply @stageivsurvivor. I have 2 IPMN's that have grown each year since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253071/

Discussion: How many FOLFIRINOX cycles are enough?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

mrajat, Do you have IPMNs in your pancreas? Read that PC related to IPMN’s has a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193717/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Lots of "It depends on..." in there, but FWIW: My level varied a bit in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035352/

Discussion: Pre-Whipple CA 19.9 levels. What was yours?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024