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Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others
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Hi @dakotarunner @marvinjsturing @moo1 @cindee60 @dianamiracle @natalex @susandc @salledell @nasagia36 @beachgirl23 @search4healing @nogginquest @sucante. Welcome to the new group on Connect dedicated to pancreatic cancer:
- Pancreatic Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pancreatic-cancer/
Be sure to +Follow the group. Why not start by introducing yourself? Share your story: When were you diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? What treatments have you had? How are you doing?
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My husband was diagnosed with Ampulary cancer and had tge Whipple procedure at the end of March. He also has cirrhosis so his chemo is delayed. I would like to be in touch with other caregivers dealing with this vicious disease.
Last week I had a biopsy of pancreas and endoscopy; Dr. explained I had pancreatic cancer and a plugged bile duct. This week I am having another CT scan and meeting with oncologist. Next week Dr. Ramage will use endoscopy to place a stent in bile duct. This week has been difficult with my emotions taking over so much, and I don't want to put my family through this. I am very grateful for the Mayo support group since we don't live near a Mayo Clinic. I am retired educator--teacher, local education supervisor, and program director for NC state education dept. So I prefer to have all info I can learn about what to expect and how to be most productive for as long as possible. I am married to a wonderful and unusual man who retired to care for his first wife who was on oxygen and an invalid for their last 3 years. My husband had fibrosis in lungs and lived for 12 months after the diagnosis. I was a widow for 10 years before my second marriage--both to really great men. Right now I need help with handling my emotions and learning all I can about living as well as possible. Thank you for being there!
My husband has pancreatic cancer and started chemo infusions this past week. I just want to glean info about whatever I can learn.
I was just diagnosed today
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Hello, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 2019, had whipple surgery in May 2019. In the report they are calling this Ampullary cancer but still took 1/2 of my pancreas along with parts of what goes along with this type of surgery. I have had a terrible reaction to Creon, switched to over the counter Papaya Enzymes. They also became a problem so now fighting this with foods that build digestive enzymes but still having issues with stool problems. I feel very lucky compared to marvinjsturing, hang in there Marvin. Does anyone have any suggesting on how to handle my issue?