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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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So they just took the tumor out? Did it turn out to be cancer? Did you have pain prior to it getting removed? I don’t know what to do or who to see
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1 ReactionI have a precancerous pancreatic cyst discovered incidentally when screening for another complaint. I have undergone two Endoscopic Ultrasounds, but due to my anatomical abnormality, no biopsy was performed. ( I think that a prior hiatal surgery rearranged my abdomen) Because of my advanced age, I am not a candidate for the Whipple surgery. Thus, I am currently in a surveillance situation having scans every six months. The size of the cyst is a critical concern; however, the location of the cyst preclude removal of the cyst without the Whipple procedure. What other options do I have? Anyone with a similar experience?
Not standard. Generally they do a PET scan with contrast first. Just ask more questions if you have not already done a PET scan. Our surgeon told us after the PET scan that it was likely cancerous and he did not think it was necessary to poke around the pancreas to get as sample for testing. The tumour was sent for biopsy after surgery to check for cancer and for gene mutation.
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1 ReactionJust got diagnosed with acinar carcinoma. The tumor has not metastasized thank goodness, but still not a candidate for surgery. Starting chemo next week, Folfirinox. Hoping for the best and looking for a second opinion and possibly a trial.
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2 ReactionsThey didn’t actually say it was cancer yet, there’s a mass on my pancreas a they want me to get it biopsy. I’m assuming this is standard procedure?
Just got diagnosed with mass on pancreas
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1 ReactionMy oncologist used to be associated with St. Joe's/Candler's. They have good people there too.
My surgeon was Dr Russell Kirks. Great doctor!
My surgery was actually done at st Joseph Candler. I give them high praise for their efforts.
Savannah Memorial is where I get my CT scans & where the Anderson Cancer Center is located. Great oncologists there 🙂