Malignant Pancreatic changes

I have been under a specialist for urological problems. Going into retention and having to be catheterised. Many infections that are so difficult to get rid of. I've had some tests recently, at CT scan and cystoscopy. The CT shows my prostate is engaged but non malignant but there are malignant pancreatic changes. I'm now waiting to see what the specialist wants to do and they are having a meeting. What does this mean? Do I have pancreatic cancer? 

  • Hi Nick86 and thank you for posting,

    I am sorry to learn that you have been having some urological problems and now a CT scan has shown some malignant changes, I can appreciate this is a lot of uncertainty for you.

    Malignant does mean cancer, so it sounds like your CT scan has shown some cancerous changes on the pancreas. I am sorry this must be difficult to read.

    What happens next is the doctors will discuss your situation at MDT (multidisciplinary team meeting) where a team of health professionals including doctors, radiographers, and nurses gathers to work out what the best way forward for you is, whether this may involve further tests or treatment.

    After the meeting, they will go through everything with you and confirm what the scan shows and what the plan is. Until then, unfortunately, no one can tell you anything further.

    This can be a stressful and anxious time, and I hope you have friends and family you can lean on.

    If you would like to talk things through with one of the nurses on the helpline we are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040

    Take care,

    Jemma