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CA19-9 going up and back pain at night - recurrence?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Nov 16, 2023 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
omus,
As mm noted, above, I too would note that restarting chemo is essential at this point. I'm not a medical professional, but every thread I've read indicates continued, maintenance chemo is essential - for as long as you can tolerate it - in whichever of the two varieties works. Pancan cells must be killed and any gap in chemo allows them to grow and spread.
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@mayoconnectuser1, does "two varieties" (in your sentence "maintenance chemo is essential – for as long as you can tolerate it – in whichever of the two varieties works.") refer to IV chemo vs oral chemo?
Or is it referring to the two primary regimens (Folfirinox vs Gem/Abraxane)? Or, is it referring to something else? (If yes, then what?) Thanks and best wishes.