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Hidden Tumour Discovered During Routine Imaging
8 Mar
Summary
- A growth on the pancreas was unexpectedly found during a scan.
- The tumour began blocking the bile duct, requiring major surgery.
- Stage 4 pancreatic cancer has a very low survival rate for patients.
Following treatment for what was believed to be kidney stones, a patient was advised to undergo follow-up scans. Opting for a local clinic, the imaging revealed an alarming discovery—a growth on her pancreas, with no prior symptoms.
After a year of monitoring, the tumour was rapidly growing and obstructing her bile duct. Doctors recommended major surgery, warning that without it, the growth could develop into pancreatic cancer.
This diagnosis placed her in the critical category of stage 4 pancreatic cancer patients, where the five-year survival rate is only 1% to 3%. She subsequently underwent a lengthy 13-hour surgery.
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