Question 1

can chronic pancreatitis cause pancreatic cancer?

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Possibly: Chronic pancreatitis has been an associated factor with development of pancreatic cancer.

Question 2

does chronic pancreatitis lead to pancreatic cancer?

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Usually not: Chronic pancreatitis by itself is a serious illness with a 50% mortality rate over 20-25 years.  People with garden variety chronic pancreatitis do not have an appreciable increase in incidence of pancreatic cancer; however, the small number of people with hereditary pancreatitis have a 40% life time risk of cancer of pancreas.

Question 3

my husband has pancreatic cancer. distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy three months ago. adenocarcinoma stage iii (pt3, pn2, cm0) diagnosis, margins 1mm to 3mm. what is his prognosis without chemo? he also has pancreatic divisum and chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

: Pancreatic cancer is one of the worst cancers as very few people survive it for more than 1-2 years.
Taking chemotherapy can buy extra time, may be an additional year or two.
I would have him see a medical Oncologist and take additional treatment; otherwise this tumor is likely to spread further within a matter of months.

Question 4

pancreatic cancer symptoms mri showed chronic pancreatitis, heart disease and fat liver, what is the chance that they might find a cancer there too?

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Plan to live: Chronic pancreatitis only has a slight tendency to produce cancer especially if it's hereditary, and if it was not seen on imaging, it's very unlikely to be there and you should plan to live. If you are not a longtime heavy drinker, then we need to seek the cause of your liver, heart and pancreatic disease. It may be that a healthier future awaits you with aerobic fitness as the key. Best wishes.

Question 5

what can cause mildly elevated amylase and lipase in a mid 20s non drinker with no family history of pancreas disease? awaiting tests but doc said chronic pancreatitis and cancer are incredibly unlikely but im not sure what it else raises those?

Accepted Answer

: While it doesn't appear that you have acute pancreatitis, could there be some abnormality of your pancreatic duct? I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist for evaluation and advice if you haven't already done so.

Question 6

is a mrcp scan without contrast of the liver/pancreas sufficient to diagnose cancer, cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis or separate organ mri required?

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Reassurance : This is good and appropriate test for diagnosis all diseases that you mention.

Question 7

does acute pancreatitis cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

No but ...: It can be a sign of it.  Have your gastroenterologist run some tests to see why the pancreatitis occurred.

Question 8

been having white globs in my stool that float. what could cause besides pancreatic cancer? could it be cancer? i had pancreatitis a few years ago.

Accepted Answer

Doubt its cancer: Floating stool without much color usually indicates poor absorption of fat from your diet.  A poorly functioning gallbladder, pancreas or small intestine can be involved.  While pancreas cancer can cause such symptoms this is not the usual way cancer is found and 29 is a bit young for pancreas cancer but you should see your doctor to get the other issues on the list checked.

Question 9

how to find cause of my chronic pancreatitis,doc said it is idiopathic.mrcp,usg scan done. no alcohol,autoimmune,pancreatic divisium.my age 19.advance?

Accepted Answer

Need good nutrition: Other causes of chronic pancreatitis include hyperlipidemia, protein-deficient malnutrition and familial causes. It is extremely important that you follow a good diet to prevent relapses.  I suggest you see a nutritionist and follow closely with your PCP.

Question 10

what non pancreatic conditions can cause mildly elevated amylase and lipase in a 20s non drinker? doctor said chronic pancreatitis (or any true pancreas issue) is very very unlikely give my age and the fact i dont drink?

Accepted Answer

: It is not only alcohol that could cause pancreatitis, there are other cause like infections of different types of germs. It is not only the pancreas that makes amylase it could also be from other organs though it could be differentiated by special tests. If you do not have pain nor malabsorption, you may just research with what you know about yourself what may be the cause; or seek second opinion.

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My husband has pancreatic cancer. distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy three months ago. adenocarcinoma stage iii (pt3, pn2, cm0) diagnosis, margins 1mm to 3mm. what is his prognosis without chemo? he also has pancreatic divisum and chronic pancreatitis?

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Pancreatic cancer symptoms mri showed chronic pancreatitis, heart disease and fat liver, what is the chance that they might find a cancer there too?

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What can cause mildly elevated amylase and lipase in a mid 20s non drinker with no family history of pancreas disease? awaiting tests but doc said chronic pancreatitis and cancer are incredibly unlikely but im not sure what it else raises those?

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Is a mrcp scan without contrast of the liver/pancreas sufficient to diagnose cancer, cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis or separate organ mri required?

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Does acute pancreatitis cause pancreatic cancer?

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Been having white globs in my stool that float. what could cause besides pancreatic cancer? could it be cancer? i had pancreatitis a few years ago.

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How to find cause of my chronic pancreatitis,doc said it is idiopathic.mrcp,usg scan done. no alcohol,autoimmune,pancreatic divisium.my age 19.advance?

A member asked:

What non pancreatic conditions can cause mildly elevated amylase and lipase in a 20s non drinker? doctor said chronic pancreatitis (or any true pancreas issue) is very very unlikely give my age and the fact i dont drink?

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