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Scotsangel
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Hi 8m wi derung if anyone has been told they have a shadow head of pancreas. 

My dad was told this but told he had not hi g to worry about and never given any follow up appointments. This showed up on a scan so so other tests were done. It turns out he has a massive tumor which is block g his bile duct at top of pancreas and they can't put a stent in as tumor to invasive. Should he have been monitored when shadow was first noticed as thi gs could be different today. Thanks 

  • Hello Scotsangel, 

    I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad's situation. I'm afraid no one here will be able to answer your question about what should, or shouldn't, have happened when your Dad was first told that there was a shadow on his pancreas. 

    If you want to query things further then your first point of contact at the hospital would be the PALS office. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) offers confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters. They provide a point of contact for patients, their families and their carers. You can find out more information here. 

    If you'd like to speak to one of our team of nurses for some support and advice you can call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
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