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What Causes Pancreatitis?

My friend Jill, 54, has had what she thought was pancreatitis. Swelling was so bad they didn't see mass on her pancreas. Plus she has leisions on her liver. What is her life expectancy. She has not seen her oncologist yet - they are waiting on the tests.
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

From the history of a mass in pancreas with lesions in the liver which could be secondaries in case of a malignancy of pancreas(if it comes out to be so from the reports of investigations and clinical assessment), the prognosis remains grim. However, the answer to your query on the life expectancy could be judged by on site doctor assessing the patient over there.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef
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What Causes Pancreatitis?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From the history of a mass in pancreas with lesions in the liver which could be secondaries in case of a malignancy of pancreas(if it comes out to be so from the reports of investigations and clinical assessment), the prognosis remains grim. However, the answer to your query on the life expectancy could be judged by on site doctor assessing the patient over there. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef