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Gas can result from insufficient pancreatic enzymes. There is a medication called Creon that is prescribed to help with this.

I find that with each day removed from the treatment, my digestive system improves, but I take it slow, eating small portions throughout the day, and also 2 bottles of Boost between meals for protein and weight gain. Folferinox is very strong stuff, and it takes a while to build back strength to tolerate the next cycle. My oncologist gave me an extra week to recover in this cycle to make sure I am ok for the next round. I hope your dad feels better.

Thank you for sharing that. My dad got his chemo 1 week ago. Hopefully he will begin to feel better soon. I will also ask his doctor if he can try beano. How are you feeling now?

I have had five Folferinox treatments to date for my stage 1 pancreatic cancer. Usually, for several days after treatment, I have digestive issues like heartburn, GERD, and bloating. It is a common side effect from what I understand from my oncologist. I take Omeprazole and Pepcid, plus OTC antacids like Tums and Gaviscon, and also Beano. Around halfway in the two-week cycle, my system recovers somewhat, but I eat small portions of food several times a day. I have found, in my case, the fatigue can linger as not having the endurance for moderate activity. I hope this is somewhat helpful.

Thank you for responding. I asked the RN if the bloating could be ascites and she said that he has gas, not ascites, and that this is a common side effect of his chemo. She said for him to move around and eat more frequently. Have you heard or read anything supporting this? He sees the oncologist this week, I plan to ask her then.

jessieleigh,

There could be a build up of fluids in the abdominal area due to ascites ... has this been assessed?

My father was recently diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer with metastasis to liver and peritoneum. I am heartbroken. He just finished his first dose of folfirinox and is very weak and eating very little. He sleeps alot and says he feels "uncomfortable" but doesn't describe it as pain, he says he feels "bloated" in abdomen.
The radiologist that did his biopsy mentioned radioembolization for the liver tumors. I made a post about this already but no one has commented yet. Have you heard of this being used for liver metastasis? I'm wondering if it will make him more comfortable. Thanks for reading,
JessieLeigh

God bless you ! Enjoy the day today with your family 😊

thank you

Bobbie,
That is amazing that you are a triathlete. Use that strength and mental fitness you have from your training. Stay strong.