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Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others
Welcome to the Pancreatic Cancer group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with pancreatic cancer or caring for someone with pancreatic cancer. Let’s learn from each other and share stories about living well with cancer, coping with the challenges and offering tips.
I’m Colleen, and I’m the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you’ll to be greeted by fellow members and volunteer patient Mentors, when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Volunteer Mentors on Connect.
We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Pull up a chair. Let's start with introductions.
When were you diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? What treatments have you had? How are you doing?
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Found out today. Stage 3 😢. At least it hasn’t spread but is wrapped around the veins…
Nervously waiting! He did good through the biopsy though. Hopefully tomorrow we will know something. I’ll definitely update when we know.
Thinking of you today, VHerzog. If you're up to it, please let us know what you find out.
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1 ReactionIt hasn’t been confirmed yet. Biopsy is Wednesday. But the oncologist said he’s pretty sure it is according to the ct scan. I’m still holding out hope though. Ct scan also showed it mass has encased the arteries
Hi @vherzog777, it's okay to cry. This is a big shock and it's normal to be scared. Fortunately, you've come to the right place to learn from others who have been there. Feel free to ask any questions.
Has it been confirmed that your husband has pancreatic cancer or might the mass be a non-cancerous tumor? What questions do you have?
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1 ReactionYes. We did see Dr. Babiker. We are very pleased. Hoping the chemo he is on now will shrink the tumors
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2 ReactionsHello, my husband has a mass on his pancreas. He’s 52. Just found out Sunday. Seen the oncologist yesterday at a local clinic. Biopsy, pet scan and mri next week. I’m so scared. I can’t stop crying…
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1 ReactionHello @cindysavant
I was thinking about you and your husband. Was he able to get an appointment at Mayo?
We all wish you best wishes and positive thoughts. God bless
Sincerely Susan
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1 ReactionActually I have two— one on each lung. They are very small— they tried a biopsy but could not get enough of a sample. My oncologist sent me to a thoracic surgeon. Next Tuesday he will remove the bigger nodule. If it is cancerous he will remove the second one 4-6 weeks later. The nodules have grown over the last few months which makes them “suspicious”.