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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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Wow sounds so great and happy reading all this from you.
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1 ReactionHello: I am a pancreatic cancer survivor. The adenocarcinoma of the pancreas was found by accident. (A very long story.) Mayo Clinic truly saved my life. Dr. Chari was my pancreatic specialist. Dr. Farnell was my surgeon. It was a very long recovery. I was given a 6 month prognosis. It will be fifteen years since the cancer was found this coming January. Yes, I am a pancreatic AND breast cancer (two types) survivor. I have finally decided it might be time to talk about it. Thank you for listening. I wish everyone the best.
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5 ReactionsI'm thinking of you too @beckylynne1960. I'm hoping you got your questions answered today and you have your plan of what's next. When you're ready, will you come back and let me know?
Blessing to you, BeckyLynne.
Thinking of you today, BeckyLynne. I'm sure you have much to consider after your surgical consult. I look forward to hearing what you learned when you're ready.
That consult is coming up very soon. That is good news. Will you let me know when surgery is scheduled?
That is a great step forward!!!
That is good news. Keep us posted. Praying all goes well
Thank you so much. Just found out that I have the surgical consult on Tuesday. Hopefully we can get surgery scheduled asap.
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1 ReactionDear Beckylynn
Although you may think that this is bad news it is very good that the doctor says that the tumor is operable. Many times tumors need to decrease a lot in order for the surgeon to operate. So this truly is a gift or blessing if you can think of it like this. Good luck with the surgery and all our thoughts are with you and your husband
Sincerely Susan M
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2 ReactionsOh, @becklynne1960 this isn't the news you were hoping for. I know the feelings of hopefulness and sadness that come and go. And the not knowing that comes with the anxiety. Now that you know that surgery will be scheduled very soon does that help? I will share something with you. I was very frightened before my hysterectomy for endometrial cancer in 2019. When I was in the pre-op area a feeling of serenity came over me like no other I'd felt. Everyone who took care of me helped me to feel like I was their only priority.
Yes, please stay a part of our group here and allow me and others to support you. Your wishes for us going through our own struggles here are so appreciated.
Will you please come back and tell us how you are doing over the next few weeks?
Blessings to you.
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