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Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Feb 25 11:50am | Replies (13)

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I just want to say how incredible your journey has been. Eighty-five chemo treatments is not quitting — it’s extraordinary resilience. It makes complete sense that you don’t want to feel that depleted again. Wanting a smarter plan is wisdom, not weakness.

With a new oncologist, this is a great moment to reset strategically. I’d encourage asking about updated genomic testing — especially KRAS mutation status — to see if there are targeted options or clinical trials that might fit. Treatment decisions don’t have to be just “more chemo or stop.” There may be maintenance approaches or mutation-directed strategies worth exploring.

Centers like Froedtert Hospital, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, or Johns Hopkins Hospital also offer second opinions if you ever want additional input.

You’ve already proven you’re a fighter. Now it’s about making sure the fight works for you. I’m with you.

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@mcharlesfrancis I have the KRAS G12D and TP53 mutations. I am glad you mentioned targeted options. I will add that to my list of questions this second meeting with my "new" oncologist. Thank you!