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What symptoms led to your cancer diagnosis and what tests confirmed it?

DE

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13 days ago

Deb age 60,wondering what your symptoms were leading up to your diagnosis? What tests gave you your definitive diagnosis? Did it show up in bloodwork?

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This question about early symptoms and diagnostic testing comes up frequently in the pancreatic cancer community, as many people want to understand the path to diagnosis better. Community members often share their experiences with symptoms like abdominal pain, weight loss, digestive changes, and jaundice, along with the various tests their doctors used - including blood markers, imaging scans, and biopsies - to reach a definitive diagnosis. Hearing from others who have been through similar diagnostic journeys can provide valuable insights and help connect with people who truly understand this experience.

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CA

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12 days ago

This question about early symptoms and diagnostic testing comes up frequently in the pancreatic cancer community, as many people want to understand the path to diagnosis better. Community members often share their experiences with symptoms like abdominal pain, weight loss, digestive changes, and jaundice, along with the various tests their doctors used - including blood markers, imaging scans, and biopsies - to reach a definitive diagnosis. Hearing from others who have been through similar diagnostic journeys can provide valuable insights and help connect with people who truly understand this experience.

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WA

Community Member

11 days ago

Hi Deb! I've been wondering about this exact same thing - it seems like everyone's path to diagnosis is so different and I'm curious to hear what others experienced too. You're definitely not alone in wanting to understand how others got their answers.

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