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1674610 tn?1317002220

pancreas problems

I was wondering what causes pancreastitis and can that turn into cancer? my Mother died of pancreas cancer, but she never complaind of pains like mine, does this mean that i am a candidate for getting waht she had because my pancrease is swelling! last check was up 480 was hospitalized and starved! whats really going on here?
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1798872 tn?1346164585
CP can turn into PC (pancreas cancer) And alcohol is only 3-6% of CP pait. as the cause,i have CP and well versed on it.JUst thought I would let you know.
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Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  Pancreatitis is usually caused by gallstones or alcohol.  Pancreatitis can't turn into pancreatic cancer but people who already have pancreatic cancer, can get pancreatitis which is why you and your mother had the same symptoms.
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