Question 1

hi.i had ct scan with dye and all blood test available(all perfect).what are the chances of having pancreas cancer?thank you very much

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In the US: In the us, there are about 45, 000 cases of pancreatic cancers per year, putting anybody at a 0.015% chance of getting pancreatic cancer. All the best!

Question 2

pain in upper left abdomen under rib and back pain same area blood test came back good for pancreas could it be cancer no jaundice.

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Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,  It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity at tolerated.

Question 3

would a crp blood test pick up inflammation caused by pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

It : Should.  But it is only a screening test.  So it may be elevated by several different things

Question 4

medical oncology: is having an lgg4 blood test ever of any value in monitoring pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis...: or an inflamed pancreas, can occur on rare occasions related to increased IgG4 antibody. This is called autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). High IgG4 levels in the blood may help to distinguish AIP from pancreatic cancer (PCa). However, a few cases of high IgG4 were reported in patients with PCa, so it is not a perfect indicator. It is not used to monitor PCa, but high levels may drop if AIP resolves.

Question 5

post whipple oncology operation: is the lgg4 blood test of any monitoring value for diagnosed pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: IgG4 levels are useful in diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune disease like autoimmune pancreatitis but not pancreatic cancer. CA19.9 is good for the latter

Question 6

22yr oldmale softyellowstools, upper abdomen/back pain,itching - blood test ultrasound,hidascan,all normal,fear of cancers?am in fear! help docs !!

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Any history of jaundice (yellowness)?  Any history of hepatitis exposure?  For your doctor to order the above tests, you must have some other symptoms? Any history of gall bladder disease?  I suggest a discussion with your physician and a chance to develop a plan for further investigation.

Question 7

would an abdominal ultrasound, amalyse/lipase blood test, reveal pancreatic cancer or even hints it?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound, maybe: Amylase & lipase are good tests for pancreatitis or inflammation of the organ. However, they're not really useful at screening for pancreatic cancer. Abdominal ultrasound is a reasonable first test if you're concerned about something going on in your stomach as there's no radiation involved. If there's an abnormal finding, then we can press further w/ct or mri. But no good screening tests exist.

Question 8

for a month had upper left abd pain just below left chest. sometimes lower left abd pain sometimes upper left back pain. occasional gas esp after eating. floating stool. took blood test came back normal. very scared of pancreatic cancer at 22.

Accepted Answer

Not cancer: If it was pancreatic cancer the blood test you had would come up at least one abnormal value . You are too young to get pancreatic cancer.  IBS  at your age can cause similar symptoms. See a gastroenterologist.

Question 9

us scan showed slightly coarse echotexture pancrease (pancrelipase) blood test fine dr want mri what to expect to find? no pain 2 month ago slight discomfort

Accepted Answer

Coarsening?: I am not aware of pancreatic echotexture "coarsening" on ultrasound. However, if there is a concern about the pancreas an MRI should adequately depict anatomy (absence of masses, etc) and pancreatic duct architecture.

Question 10

does a intestinal or colon cancer show in a blood test thru the wbc ? and if there is no bleeding is it possible to be cancer?

Accepted Answer

NO AND YES: Not all cancers bleed, and elevated or low WBC count is not specific for colon cancer. If undiagnosed, it will obstruct the flow of fecal material and or bleed, once it gets to a larger size.

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Hi.i had ct scan with dye and all blood test available(all perfect).what are the chances of having pancreas cancer?thank you very much

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Pain in upper left abdomen under rib and back pain same area blood test came back good for pancreas could it be cancer no jaundice.

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Would a crp blood test pick up inflammation caused by pancreatic cancer?

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Medical oncology: is having an lgg4 blood test ever of any value in monitoring pancreatic cancer?

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Post whipple oncology operation: is the lgg4 blood test of any monitoring value for diagnosed pancreatic cancer?

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22yr oldmale softyellowstools, upper abdomen/back pain,itching - blood test ultrasound,hidascan,all normal,fear of cancers?am in fear! help docs !!

A member asked:

Would an abdominal ultrasound, amalyse/lipase blood test, reveal pancreatic cancer or even hints it?

A member asked:

For a month had upper left abd pain just below left chest. sometimes lower left abd pain sometimes upper left back pain. occasional gas esp after eating. floating stool. took blood test came back normal. very scared of pancreatic cancer at 22.

A member asked:

Us scan showed slightly coarse echotexture pancrease (pancrelipase) blood test fine dr want mri what to expect to find? no pain 2 month ago slight discomfort

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Does a intestinal or colon cancer show in a blood test thru the wbc ? and if there is no bleeding is it possible to be cancer?

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