A surprise finding: The pancreatic lesion that changed everything
The results came back not the best.
Husband, son, brother, uncle, survivor of pancreatic cancer.
My name is Jim, and I’m a survivor of pancreatic cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, I underwent surgery in 2023 to remove part of my pancreas and the neuroendocrine tumour located in the head of my pancreas that changed my life. Through strength, support, and determination, I continue navigating this journey.
The MRI that confirmed my fears
Discomfort of being in an MRI machine for an hour, but accuracy and suitability of the test required me to complete it.
The call that changed everything
My world changed with the phone call.
Dr Hwang appointment confirmation
Speedy appointment with the next specialist.
Meeting Dr Hwang: Preparing for the next diagnostic steps
Having everything explained to me about what the lesion potentially was.
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Main doctors involved
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- Dr Anita Sharma, GP
- Dr Antonio Lee, Gastroenterologist
- Dr Jason Hwang, Gastroenterologist
- A/Prof David Cavallucci, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgeon
- Dr Kathryn (Kate) Brunello, Anaesthetist
- Dr Paul Bartley, Infectious Diseases Specialist
- Dr Pran Palamuthusingam, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgeon
- Dr Roslyn Purcell, Intensive Care Specialist
- Dr Umakant Bhutada, Intensive Care Specialist
- Dr Gerard Joyce, Intensive Care Specialist
- Dr Paul Vella, Anaesthetist
- Dr Lauren Galt, Respiratory Specialist
- Dr Dean Morgan, Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Dr Rachel Esler, Urological Surgeon