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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm on pancreas. 3mm. same for 2 1/2 yrs. cancer? dr only follow with mri. should it be removed?
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Good question: This may or not be a cancer, but without changes in appearance in 2 1/2 yrs and not knowing your complete medical history I would suggest that you follow your physician's plan and to feel better emotionally ask him/her to refer you to an oncologist for a second opinion. It is not unusual for doctors to agree to this request.
Answered 11/28/2017
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