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Hi doctor i was wondering. if mri can detect pancreatic cancers?

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Yes: At your age (19), the risk of pancreatic cancer is vanishingly low. The detection rate for such a tumor is quite good; it may pick up a tiny leson that's producing jaundice so if that's why you think you (or someone you care for) may have it, getting 'scoped may also be in order.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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