Hello Clare and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

I'm sorry to hear you've been told you have an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and you're worried you're going to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Although some of these tumours can become cancerous, most of them are benign, as mentioned on the types of pancreatic tumours page our website. I know this won't take away the worry this situation is causing but I do hope it can offer you some encouragement and comfort at this very stressful time.

Hopefully you will hear back from some of our members who have been in a similar situation soon but if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and with their knowledge and insight they will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease whilst you wait.

I'm not sure from your post when you will be seeing your consultant, but I hope everything goes ok and you receive good news when the time comes.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator