I do not have either pancreatic cancer or lymphoma! Well that's a load off, although recent research shows that one of the lymphoma drugs can really help some with M.E., so that wouldn't have been the worst thing.
My MRI results were mostly normal except what is called a mild dilatation of the pancreatic duct. What does that mean? Exactly, what does that mean? Well my NP didn't think it would cause symptoms, however, I did a little Internet research and it seems it can cause symptoms similar to pancreatitis.
The other thing (stay away from the Internet) is that people with this condition have a much higher incidence of contracting pancreatic cancer. http://jjco.oxfordjournals.org/content/32/10/407.full
Scary.
I guess we will all die at some point, that's a given. But pancreatic cancer is one of the quickest ways to go - something like 90% die within a year. Ouch.
What's the next step? They may or may not send me for another test (I didn't figure there could be any more!). It's another imaging test that is done by a surgeon. They are deferring to the gastroenterologist to decide if this next test is needed.
Also, from what I've read, I bet there will be some followup imaging in my future at least to monitor for cysts/cancer in my pancreas? I guess I don't really know. I wish I had someone with medical expertise who could shed a little light on this for me.
Otherwise, I've had a fairly decent week. I've had some more days where I've been able to do a short outing here or there. And I finished a block print. I'm almost embarrassed to show it here (as I know I can do better) but I'm sucking up my pride and posting a little photo of it anyways.
As well, I've posted some photos of the river from last week (which I sure payed for, but only two days of crash which could be worse).
Hi up north....good grief....sorry you continue to struggle so much. My sister has a pancreatic cust that mayo clinic here in US checks yearly...no change at all...for yrs now. I agree with staying away from the Internet. I used to check everything and freak out about it or just scare myself and decided to stop. Period. For me, not everyone that helps. Wishing you better days and more answers.
ReplyDeleteYes, Renee, this pancreatic stuff is especially scary as it's such a killer. but at least I know now and 'hopefully' someone will keep an eye on it?
Deleteupnorth, your prints and photos are all just so beautiful! as a professional artist i envy your talent!
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Thanks Yun Yi, the compliment means so much coming from you. I spend a fair amount of time at it an rarely get things I like....but maybe that's like everyone. I have two brothers who are amazingly talented so I've always been intimidated about my own work.
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