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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

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Pancreatic duct dialated
Hi, I’m mrpic1030, I have already been diagnosed with malignant bladder cancer and MGUS, precursor to myeloma. I just returned from my urologist and a...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 4, 2024
Dilated pancreatic duct: What to do?
Hi I had surgery to remove Episiatric hernia 10 days ago All was well until I had intense pain on Friday and I have infection...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2023
I am being monitored for dilated pancreatic ducts
Recently, my CA-19-9 level went up from a 52 to a 87.7. I have been diagnosed with IPMN of the pancreas. Also my CEA level...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 29 10:31pm
Anyone have a dilated pancreatic duct? Worried.
Diagnosed on CT with a dilated 7.5pancreatic duct.concerned what it could be? I have a 2cm cyst in head of pancreas that has not changed...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 14 7:10am
IPMN cysts with dilated main pancreatic duct
Hi everyoneA year ago I was found to have 2 IPMN cysts on my pancreas both believed to be size branch with no worrisome features....
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jan 6, 2024
Dilation on pancreas- what should have been done?
Hi! My mom had a dilation on her pancreas. She had been complaining about pain in that area for a while. It was discovered while...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?
I recently had a EUS. The result is a 3mm dilation in the distal end of the pancreatic duct. A fatty liver and a cyst...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 13 6:59am
Main Duct-IPMN: Conflicted about what to do
I was found to have MD IPMN in 2013 incidental to a kidney stone CT scan.Was not told about it until 2022 incidental to abcess...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 16 9:16pm
MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie
So much gratitude for this group. Thank you ! My New GI doctor at University of Miami Healthcare ordered this test after I called needing...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 8 9:51am
Mass found on my mother's pancreas
My mom is 81 years old and for about three months has been having bad lower back pain. She's been to her family doctor, orthopedic...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 2 5:20pm
Accidental Mixed-Duct IPMN? Straight to Whipple procedure?
Hi all, a few questions I hope I can get answered here... fully accepting that individual circumstances all differ and this is just an online...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 4 11:00am
ERCP lots of pain no cancer
1 thumb up from navel 5 thumb to the left Is this the body rejection of a stent they put in Should he have it...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 16, 2022
Abdominal CT scan with contrast
Does that mean there’s a chance or indication of pancreatic cancer? Anybody? My doctor doesn’t seem concerned, and is doing a biopsy on my kidney...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 1, 2023
IPMNs, concerned for diffuse pancreatic parenchymal atrophy
Hi,I almost feel whinny posting here. I don't have pancreatic cancer but I am looking for insight into pancreas changes. I have chronic hepatitis thought...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 15 9:22pm
Liver transplant and CKD, now husband diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
My 70-year-old husband received the news last week that some tissue samples from an EUS came back as cancerous. He has a complex medical history...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
Simple mucinous cyst on the tail
Hello! Thanks first for this forum, it is of great help. I was recently diagnosed with a cyst on the tail of the pancreas. I...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 24 11:15am
Has anyone had any experience taking the drug Ursodiol?
I am looking for feedback from anyone who has taken Ursodiol. My oncologist prescribed 300 mg twice a day for one month in the hopes...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
Bile Duct Cancer suspected - ERCP today
Hi. I don't know if I belong in this group yet, but I have a few symptoms and image results and blood work that seems...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 5, 2023
Pancreatitis: Questions about further investigations
I have been hospitalized. 4 x in last 6 months with acute pancreatitis. My liver enzymes go high, then go down, except the Alkaline Phosphate,...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 3, 2023
Pancreatic hypodensity on CT
I’m a 57 yr old woman with a history of GERD that led to a gastric bypass 2 yrs ago as a cure for symptoms...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 11, 2023