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Dilaudid for pancreatic attacks.

Posted by crickard70 @crickard70, Oct 2, 2023

I have constant stomach pain, have been cancer free for 2 1/2 years. My pain doctor gave me Dilaudid for pain and wondering if anyone else takes it. I am a little nervous starting, but the pain is unbearable. Also had my CA-19 go from 222 to 699. Thank you

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crickard70 | @crickard70 | Oct 17, 2023
In reply to @krfinlayson "If your CA19-9 is climbing, there is likely something going on. A scan may be able..." + (show)
@krfinlayson

If your CA19-9 is climbing, there is likely something going on. A scan may be able to tell, but it took about 8 months before anything was visible on a scan for me. My cancer had recurred and I am back on chemo and about to switch to radiation. Pain is not a good sign - please have your dr check things out thoroughly! Wishing you all the best!

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I think is the liver starting tests today. Have you had the Whipple? Good luck to you also

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krfinlayson | @krfinlayson | Oct 17, 2023
In reply to @crickard70 "I think is the liver starting tests today. Have you had the Whipple? Good luck to..." + (show)
@crickard70

I think is the liver starting tests today. Have you had the Whipple? Good luck to you also

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Yes, I was diagnosed Jan 2021, had Whipple in Feb 2021, had 12 folfirinox treatments between April and sept 2021. Regular followup and all was well until Oct 2022 when my Ca19-9 started to climb. It took until June 2023 to find out cancer had recurred at surgical site and in other areas. Started Gemcitibine/abraxane in late June 2023 (4 cycles, 12 treatments) and am in process of switching to capecitibine and radiation. At this point, buying time is our goal. Wishing you well!

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