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Pancreatic Cancer Q&A with Dr. Stauffer, Mayo Surgeon: May 29

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, May 19 1:09pm

Allow me to introduce you to Dr. John Stauffer, a hepatobiliary and pancreas surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, one of the country's highest-volume surgical programs for advanced pancreatic cancer.

On Thursday, May 29 from 1:30-2:30pm ET, Dr. Stauffer will host a Q&A about surgical management of pancreatic cancer.

After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, many people have questions about treatment options, including surgical and nonsurgical approaches. You may also want to know how an integrated team – including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and gastroenterology specialists – works together to prevent further cancer complications and preserve your quality of life.

Please note that this hour-long Q&A is for informational purposes only, and any concerns you have should be addressed to your treating physician. If you would like to learn about pancreas cancer care at our integrated program in Florida, please visit this page for information.

Submit your questions in advance in the comments below and Dr. Stauffer will reply during the hour-long Q&A event. See you back here on May 29.

Go ahead, ask away!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Pancreatic Cancer Support Group.

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Miriam, Volunteer Mentor | @mir123 | May 29 6:50pm

Wonderful information--thank you!

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michelledoherty | @michelledoherty | May 30 4:22am

Can HIPEC ever be used in cases of peritoneal metastasis? Are there any other options?

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kjc12 | @kjc12 | May 30 6:39am
In reply to @colleenyoung "@kjc12, you may find this article helpful. - Separating fact from fiction: repurposed drugs in cancer..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@kjc12, you may find this article helpful.

- Separating fact from fiction: repurposed drugs in cancer treatment https://www.anticancerfund.org/en/blog/separating-fact-fiction-repurposed-drugs-cancer-treatment

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Thank you for the informative article and for all you do for the people dealing with this terrible disease. You provide an invaluable service.

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gamaryanne | @gamaryanne | May 30 6:44am

Please see questions in string below. I think some may have ventured off and begun answering questions. But we really want your opinions and data driven answers!!

Considering SNRT vs histories for mildly atypical cells at resection margin in liver. One area that was progressing now shrinking with Naliri. ca19-9 at 91 down from 653. Thoughts about radiation va histotripsy.

Just had SBRT to lung nodules in March. Concerned about doing more.

I am high functioning and healthy other than cancer😂

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kjc12 | @kjc12 | May 30 6:44am
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@kjc12

Thank you for the informative article and for all you do for the people dealing with this terrible disease. You provide an invaluable service.

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Unfortunately we were at a Drs appointment yesterday during the event. Is there a way to read the discussions/replies with Dr. Stauffer at some point? Thank you.

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John Stauffer, MD | @johnstauffermd | May 30 6:48am
In reply to @kakalena "I was diagnosed with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas in December 2024 They discovered it..." + (show)
@kakalena

I was diagnosed with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas in December 2024 They discovered it in a routine CT scan to follow progression of stage 4 lung cancer diagnosed in December 2023. The lung cancer diagnosis was based on a mediastinoscopy as non-small cell adenocarcinoma. I have been receiving nivolumab as immunotherapy for 2 years, and had ipilimumab for 18 months.
This Friday I will be undergoing a biopsy of the tumors and polyps in both lungs with a bronchial IR biopsy using robotics. I am currently receiving abraxane and gemcitabine chemo for the pancreatic cancer in hopes of shrinking the tumor away from the SMA and from around the SMV, in order to be a candidate for surgery, or reducing the size of the tumor from 4.2 cm to under 4.0, to be a candidate for Nano-knife procedure. I have had 3 cycles (2 treatments each) of the chemo with no significant change. I am in the midst of my 4th cycle and am scheduled for 3 more. Are there better options/types of chemo for this and is there immunotherapy that has been developed for pancreatic cancer?

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This is a good question but best left to an oncologist to answer.

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John Stauffer, MD | @johnstauffermd | May 30 1:41pm
In reply to @dalegantous "For lesions in section 5 and 8 of the liver, can you compare surgery vs SBRT..." + (show)
@dalegantous

For lesions in section 5 and 8 of the liver, can you compare surgery vs SBRT vs histotripsy as treatment options? Does Jacksonville Mayo perform histotripsy? Thank you!

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Also, yes, we do perform histotripsy here at Mayo Clinic in Florida - that work is led by our interventional radiology experts.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 30 4:09pm
In reply to @kjc12 "Unfortunately we were at a Drs appointment yesterday during the event. Is there a way to..." + (show)
@kjc12

Unfortunately we were at a Drs appointment yesterday during the event. Is there a way to read the discussions/replies with Dr. Stauffer at some point? Thank you.

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@kjc12, see all questions and replies here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pancreatic-cancer-qa-with-dr-stauffer-mayo-surgeon-may-29/
If you click the grey Reply (see attached image), you can see the reply associated with the question.
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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 30 4:18pm

Thank you for participating in our first text-based Q&A with Dr. John Stauffer. hepatobiliary and pancreas surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Great questions from @kjc12 @carlajones101 @markymarkfl @joiedevivre @gamaryanne @mnewland99 @lisn @dalegantous @ashley2235 @lulu789 @utravelone8671 @sandyk62 @kakalena @carneydh @margaretpaluch @kerrylc @deborahz @199 @gisele1976 @56pan @kofarmer @bishopa @deborahz

We will be hosting additional Q&A sessions in future months in the Pancreatic Cancer forum/group. Stay tuned.

Until then, see you in the discussions on the forum where you can share experiences and give and get support from one another https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pancreatic-cancer/

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199 | @199 | 6 days ago
In reply to @56pan "199, was your pancreatic cancer acinar cell or ductal cell? Thank you your time." + (show)
@56pan

199, was your pancreatic cancer acinar cell or ductal cell? Thank you your time.

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My cancer is the ductal type of adenocarcinoma. Took a while to find it listed with my AON (American Oncology Network) nurse mentor searching my old lab findings. We just had our monthly interview yesterday. She is really helpful when I have questions, need refills or need to talk about my physical or mental health being affected by the chemo.

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