Archive for Pancreatitis

NPF Website Survey

May 14, 2012 No Comments by

Dear NPF Community: In May of 2009 we introduced our Digital Platform Campaign. During stage one we launched the new pancreasfoundation.org and increased our Facebook and Twitter presence. With the new format we have been able to provide information to the community in a fast and efficient manner. We have also provided a method for our patient community in [...]

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Cycle of Courage: The First ERCP

May 04, 2012 No Comments by

The weather that spring day in April of 2008 was warm. Blooming flowers and budding trees scented the air sweet and aromatic, and the river’s flow was wild due to spring run-off.  With mountains glistening white like freshly laundered sheets against a brilliant blue sky, I drive to Denver with my daughter, Sophia, for my [...]

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Ask the Doctor: Pancreatic Cysts

May 01, 2012 No Comments by

Q1:  “I recently underwent a CT scan of the abdomen for evaluation of kidney stones.  My doctor told me that there is a cyst located in my pancreas.  He referred me to a gastroenterologist, and it was advised that I should undergo an endoscopy to further evaluate this.  Should I be worried about the cyst?” [...]

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