Welcome new members @teddybears @cturner0625 @jillywilly @nypatriot @catrinka58 @victoriadukes @dramagrandma1 @tiffboss.

@teddybears, do you have pancreatic cancer or are you caring for someone who has cancer?
@dramagrandma1, caregiving from afar is tough. I'm sure your daughter feels your love and caring no matter how many miles separate you. It is hard to know how to give her space when you're not there to read the signs. I get that. Does she or her husband share updates with the family in a group email or something like CaringBridge? That can help to stay connected and informed without having to ask questions.
@nypatriot, any updates? Has pancreatic cancer been confirmed or ruled out?
@victoriadukes, I bet the news of pancreatic cancer came as a shock. Similar to @cturner0625, a secondary medical issues helped catch pancreatic cancer early. You're definitely in good hands at Mayo (as you know). There are several discussions about Whipple surgery in the group. Here's one to get you started:
– Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pancreatic-cancer-whipple-procedure/
@jillywilly, would love to learn more about you too. Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?
@tiffboss and @catrinka58, telling family and friends is tough.

What are your tips for tellling family and friends about your diagnosis? How can you keep them informed but also take the time you need to focus on yourself, treatment and this new world of cancer?