Connect
← Return to Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Q&A July 21-25 w/ Dr. Poruk, Mayo Clinic
Discussion
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Q&A July 21-25 w/ Dr. Poruk, Mayo Clinic
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jul 28, 2025 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
Hello doctor, I was diagnosed in August 2023 and underwent 12 cycles of Folfirinox and 3 months of gemcitabine chemotherapy. The liver metastases were eliminated with ablation surgery.
Today, the cancer has metastasized to the liver again.
I have no pain, I haven't lost weight, and my daily life continues as usual. My doctor said that your pancreatic cancer does not follow the textbook. The tumor in the pancreas and liver will be removed through surgery. What is your opinion on this? Is it worth trying?
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Replies to "Hello doctor, I was diagnosed in August 2023 and underwent 12 cycles of Folfirinox and 3..."
Connect
I'm sorry to learn of your diagnosis. Unfortunately, we're not able to provide personalized medical advice in this type of public forum. All patients and tumors are different with respect to their response to chemotherapy, and thus how we may or may not approach them surgically. However, we wish you the best in your care journey.