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I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November and am finishing chemo soon with a plan to do radiation next. This is my third type of cancer in 10 years and my fourth overall. This is the hardest one yet. I always had hope before but this time my treatment options are limited and it’s easy for me to get depressed and anxious. The good news is I have no pain thanks to a nerve blocking procedure they did at Mayo.
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I would like to know more about the nerve-blocking treatment for pain. Like you, I have pancreatic cancer with constant stomach pain. I also attend Mayo, in Phoenix. I have finished chemo and radiation, and I’m waiting for Whipple surgery to be scheduled. I wish you all the best in your journey. Kathy
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Hello @novak120 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Connect is a place where patients give and get support from others.
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with cancer again. I am glad to hear that the nerve-blocking procedure has helped you. If you don't mind sharing more, what type of discomfort and/or pain were you having prior to the nerve block?
As I have had three surgeries for a rare type of cancer, carcinoid cancer, I can understand the tendency to get nervous and anxious. Dealing with cancer is often an uphill struggle. I am glad that you are being treated at Mayo.
If you don't mind sharing a bit more, what type of chemo has been used? Do you know how long the radiation treatment will be?
I would like to invite @marvinjsturing to this discussion. His pancreatic cancer treatment began over five years ago.
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post updates as you are able?