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A member asked:
How elevated do lipase levels typically get in someone with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas?
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See below: Ms. Amanda: Unfortunately there are no good tests for screening for pancreatic cancer. Lipase is not reliable and lumpy fat is a quack thing. You may consult this site for info on this topic: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/pancreaticcancer/detailedguide/pancreatic-cancer-detection
Answered 12/26/2016
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