A 37-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me about pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer advice/info?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

See below: Please consult these sites for information on these topics. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatitis/basics/definition/con-20028421 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatic-cancer/basics/definition/CON-20028153

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Can you please tell me how pancreatitis &pancreatic cancer differ?

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Dr. Shoaib Shafiqueanswered

Vascular Surgery 36 years experience

Pancreatitis : Is inflammatory process however pancreatic cancer is malignant neoplasm

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Ive had pancreatic enzymes checked a few times over the years. Lipase has never been elevated but amylase fluctuates. Ive had it as high as 300. Ive also had it just above the range and normal as well. Never pancreatitis. Could be cancer ???

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Why does pain after eating occur in pancreatic cancer? Is it always a result of obstructive pancreatitis?

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