Question 1

what age is pancreatic cancer common. 23yofemale worried?

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Why worry at 23 ?: If want to worry of getting pancreatic cancer , wait for 3 or more decades , mean while be happy ,have nice life style no smoking no drinking of alcohol ,  dream what you want in your life and go for it

Question 2

worried about pancreatic cancer since my grandfather had it?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: That pancreatic cancer is hereditary.  But it is a difficult one to find early, and if you develop it a difficult one to treat.  There is no recommended screening tests for early detection of this type of deadly cancer.

Question 3

is pancreatic cancer very rare at age 20 without any symptoms? bloodwork shows high lipase (242) and worried it could be cancer?

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: High lipase is not the initial or common finding in pancreatic cancer. It is extremely rare to have a pancreatic cancer at age 20.

Question 4

my labs came back should i be worried my lipase are elevated to 59, wondering what could it be. hoping its not pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Why was it tested?: That's the most important question to ask. The context in which the lab was drawn will inform how it is interpreted. Lots of things can raise your lipase (e.g. Alcohol use, gallstones, medications, etc.) while pancreatic cancer is a (remote) possibility, have a positive attitude and follow up with your doctor. They can better help interpret the test. 59 is normal in my hospital, btw.

Question 5

for the past month i have had floating stool on and off. no other symptoms. my diet has not changed. worried about pancreatic cancer. ?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: You are correct that floating stool can be a sign of pancreatic cancer but I would estimate that at least 99% of those with floating stool do not have pancreatic cancer; there are many other causes that are much more common. See this article for a good discussion: https://www.verywellhealth.com/floating-stool-89206
If you are still concerned see your doctor for further assessment.

Question 6

44 yr old male, former smoker(5 years), obese with a bmi of 41. had aunt with pancreatic cancer. worried about my risk.

Accepted Answer

You should be!: Pay attention to your lousy diet and lose weight. Your risk is great for I of many diseases, not just pancreatic cancer

Question 7

would untreated pancreatic cancer progress rapidly in a year?  tests normal and gi doc didn' t seem concernd but still worried. symptoms unchanged.

Accepted Answer

Usually: Pancreatic cancer is usually an aggressive malignancy with a fairly rapid course, even with therapy; with no therapy it is expected to progress quickly.  If i were asked about a patient who remained well a year after diagnosis i would question the diagnosis. If your GI doctor is unconcerned perhaps he/she knows it is a different diagnosis.  Ask for clarification.

Question 8

should i be worried about pancreatic cancer at 21? im healthy according to my blood tests but have now started thinking about it because i know someone who died of it at 72 (no relation to me)?

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: Your last sentence really tells the story. Risk for pancreatic cancer is real, but VERY low. How is your blood sugar? Do you have problems digesting foods?
In other words is your pancreas functioning normally?  I suspect your case of 1 has been mentally unsettling, leading to anxiety. If this problem continues, please consider psychological counseling, as worries can compound, affecting life.

Question 9

44 yr old male, former smoker(5 years), obese with a bmi of 41. had aunt with pancreatic cancer. worried about my risk. how likely  for someone my age and bmi ? i recently joined a gym and want to take steps to reduce my weight.

Accepted Answer

Good to lose weight: It is not feasible to provide any meaningful estimate of your risk for pancreatic cancer. It is good that you started exercising and plan to lose weight. You may visit this site for into on this topic: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/pancreatic-cancer.html
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

my poop floats off and on.normal color no real odor no change in diet.worried about pancreatic cancer. 39 y/o female. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Occ. floating WNI: Increased gas in the stool allows it to float. Floating stools may also happen if you have a gastrointestinal infection.The two most common causes of floating stools are excess gas and malabsorption, or poor absorption, of nutrients. Certain foods can cause gas in your stools. Foods that commonly cause gas contain large amounts of sugar, lactose, starch, or fiber, such as: beans.-

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Is pancreatic cancer very rare at age 20 without any symptoms? bloodwork shows high lipase (242) and worried it could be cancer?

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My labs came back should i be worried my lipase are elevated to 59, wondering what could it be. hoping its not pancreatic cancer?

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For the past month i have had floating stool on and off. no other symptoms. my diet has not changed. worried about pancreatic cancer. ?

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44 yr old male, former smoker(5 years), obese with a bmi of 41. had aunt with pancreatic cancer. worried about my risk.

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Would untreated pancreatic cancer progress rapidly in a year? tests normal and gi doc didn' t seem concernd but still worried. symptoms unchanged.

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Should i be worried about pancreatic cancer at 21? im healthy according to my blood tests but have now started thinking about it because i know someone who died of it at 72 (no relation to me)?

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44 yr old male, former smoker(5 years), obese with a bmi of 41. had aunt with pancreatic cancer. worried about my risk. how likely for someone my age and bmi ? i recently joined a gym and want to take steps to reduce my weight.

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My poop floats off and on.normal color no real odor no change in diet.worried about pancreatic cancer. 39 y/o female. should i worry?

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