No decrease in pseudocysts

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Hi all,

My ultrasound was done this week, as well as my meeting with the surgeon to look

at the

lyphoma's that I have in my shoulder and arm. They are scheduling me an MRI to

look at

the lyphoma's, but the doctor felt that they " probably " weren't anything to

worry about.

I was disappointed with the results of my ultrasound to look at the pseudocysts.

The one

in the mid portion of my pancreas has actually increased in size, it's now 6x5

cm. Last

check it had gone down to 4x5 cm. I don't know what is causing it to enlarge

like this,

especially since I have been feeling so much better, most of the time. The

other

pseudocyst in the tail has reduced to 3x3 cm. from 4x3 cm. three months ago, and

is

completely full of debris. One again, the technician gave me wallet-sized

photos so I

could keep up with their status.

My doctor wasn't there to comment, I will be seeing him on the 30th. I told the

surgeon

about the results, though, and he just shook his head, and told me how awful it

was to

have to deal with the unknown. He was very sympathetic about it, saying he

wished he

could help me, but said there was nothing he could do. He's the one who said he

wouldn't

consider surgery on the pseudocysts, that it was too much of a risk because of

their

locations and the weird positioning of my pancreas.

So I will just continue on as is........I hope everyone's having a good day

today.

Think good thoughts,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.