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Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Q&A July 21-25 w/ Dr. Poruk, Mayo Clinic
Meet Dr. Katherine Poruk, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in complex pancreatic cancer surgeries. Dr. Poruk and her team have performed high volumes of both robotic and open Whipple procedures, and her research focuses on improving outcomes through advanced surgical techniques, precision medicine, and multidisciplinary care.
To learn more about Dr. Poruk and pancreatic cancer surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida, please visit: https://careinfo.mayoclinic.org/pancreatic-cancer-surgery-fl
During the week of July 21-25, Dr. Poruk will be available to answer your questions about pancreatic cancer surgery here in this discussion thread.
Please note: This Q&A is for informational purposes only and cannot provide individualized medical advice.
Submit your question by commenting below before 9 a.m. ET on Friday, July 25. You’ll receive a Mayo Clinic Connect notification when Dr. Poruk replies to your question.
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What is the best treatment for pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to the peritoneum? Is surgery an option? Do you know which pancreatic mutations are typically seen responsible for peritoneal cancer?
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1 ReactionHello Doctor: My wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February. It was found to have metasized to her liver. She is currently receiving chemotherapy. What conditions are necessary for her to become a Whipple surgical candidate? Thank you
As an aside, her recent June scan shows the tumor decreasing. Is radiation a possibility as some point? If so, at a particular size? Thank you again
Hello doctor, diagnosed August 2023, 12 folfirinox, 3 months gemcitabine chemotherapy. Liver metastases were destroyed by ablation operation.
Today it metastasized to the liver again.
I have no pain, I have not lost weight, my daily life continues the same. My doctor said your pancreatic cancer doesn't fit the book. Immunotherapy will start.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for treatment?
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I also have another question, is Cryoablation a good treatment for me?b. Thank you doctor