Dear Doctor: Incidental cysts on my pancreas have me questioning how much monitoring is too much

A doctor advises a patient with pancreatic cysts and a dilated main duct that regular MRI monitoring is necessary. Despite the burden caused by frequent screenings, the medical professional explains that the patient faces a 10% cancer risk over a five-year period. This specific risk level justifies the aggressive monitoring schedule to ensure early detection and management of potential malignancies, addressing the patient's concerns regarding whether the current level of medical surveillance is too excessive.