Tumor was found through routine imaging
Hi everyone. I just wanted to share my husband’s diagnosis. Early April 2026, he went for a routine MRI to monitor a small stomach aneurysm. His doctor called a week later wanting to see him. My husband went to talk to doctor regarding his results and then finds out about a small tumor in tail with mild atrophy. Immediately sets him up to see surgeon. He then goes to talk to surgeon regarding the tumor finding. The surgeon then says it needs to come out and that it may be cancer. They got him scheduled for surgery on April 27,2026 and had to have a CT scan, bloodwork and a stress test done before to get clearing for surgery. He also was given 3 shots two weeks prior to surgery. It was an emotional rollercoaster ride emotionally. Everything was happening so fast. Not knowing the outcome and what to expect. Very scary.
So on April 27,2026, my husband had the “scope” surgery and they removed tail of pancreas 35% and spleen. He did good through surgery and got released 3 days later to go home to recover. He had a drain for 2 weeks.
Today we went to see surgeon to have drain removed and discussed pathology results. He had Grade 1 Neuroendocrine tumor 2.20 cm. Lymph nodes were clear. All margins were clear. No further treatment needed. My husband will be talking to oncologist next regarding future imaging and a watchful eye. The surgeon said out of all the types of pancreatic cancers, this is the one that has best results when caught early. My husband had no symptoms and no family history of pancreatic cancer.
My question is why they don’t have any annual screening for this type of cancer. My husbands was found through imaging for something else. I am just glad the doctors moved fast on this once it was found. Sending hugs & prayers to all of those that are battling this horrible disease.