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Worried about pancreatic cancer. ct & hida scan, blood, stool, normal. symptoms started 1 1/2 yrs ago. if it was cancer, would i be worse by now?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Probably: Doesn't sound like pancreas cancer. Can't tell here what it is.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2014

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Likely yes: Pancreas cancer progresses, and over 1 1/2 years an untreated pancreatic cancer would likely be advanced. Your age is also quite young to get or be concerned with pancreas cancer.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 1/22/2014

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A member asked:

Worried about pancreatic cancer. ct & hida scan, blood, stool, normal. symptoms started 1 1/2 yrs ago. if it was cancer, would i be worse by now?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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