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Treatment options for pancreatic cancer stage 4?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (59)

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@krfinlayson

I was stage 3 with tumour in the head of pancreas and spread to multiple lymph nodes. Approx one third of my pancreas was removed (would have to dig out medical notes for exact size. No evidence of disease but tumour marker has been climbing last 3 tests which indicates something may be going on. I get bloodwork and CT scans every 3 months for surveillance. So far , suspicious areas have surfaced in my thyroid and breast. Additional testing and biopsies were clear, but they continue to be monitored. I generally feel good, still not what I once was, but I am here to enjoy time with my family!

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Oh no that must be disheartening. I’m stage 3 as well. CA19-9 has been going down and is 15 now. I’m supposed to do 4 more rounds of chemo. Then 3 weeks of radiation at Mayo in Rochester. Then the Whipple. Do you lose much weight after surgery?