Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

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A cancer diagnosis may be stressful and scary. Talking to someone in a similar situation may be helpful.

Please join us the fourth Tuesday of each month.

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marcia | @marciak9 | Jan 10, 2023

In reply to @meb49 "I understand what you’re feeling. I was hoping to see the end of this disease with..." + (show)

I’m new to the group and your post is very consoling. Just diagnosed in October, your experience is comforting to know I’m not alone.

meb49 | @meb49 | Jan 11, 2023

In reply to @marciak9 "I’m new to the group and your post is very consoling. Just diagnosed in October, your..." + (show)

Your reply means a lot to me. As I went through treatment I always looked around at my fellow patients and I was always moved to pray for each one, especially those who appeared worse off than me.
It doesn’t really matter who is in worse condition. I am still moved to pray for my fellow patients. Now you are on my prayer list. I pray for your healing. In my heart I see God reaching out to touch you.

marcia | @marciak9 | Jan 11, 2023

In reply to @meb49 "Your reply means a lot to me. As I went through treatment I always looked around..." + (show)

I am learning as I go. I am a newbie to this group. I felt like I was the only one with stents placed, gallbladder removed and my first trip to Mayo. I’m in Minnesota. Had my 3rd chemo treatment last week. I’m just trying to navigate the diarrhea, mouth sores and neuropathy this week. I don’t know what to eat anymore. Any suggestions?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 11, 2023

Hello new and current members, @howleegirl @meb49 @kevinakear @wendila @saraiandsamson @carol1951 @6xgramma @bbv @marciak9.

The next monthly Zoom meeting is on January 24. See details here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/pancreatic-cancer-support-group-7/

To continue to connect and support each other between meetings, join the discussions in the Pancreatic Cancer forum here:
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pancreatic-cancer/

mycnctds | @mycnctds | Jan 15, 2023

I wonder if there's a gallstones support group I could connect with @ connect.mayoclinic.org. The closest I found was the pancreatic cancer support group. Would somebody please help me connect with gallstones group? Many thanks!

writer | @writer | Jan 16, 2023

In reply to @marciak9 "I am learning as I go. I am a newbie to this group. I felt like..." + (show)

the best thing to do is to try a little bit of everything until you find what agrees with you. I found that in Wendy's chocolate frosty. Half a small one would be enough to satisfy me. As I said before, the trick is to try very little at first.
Most everything else tasted bad. Sometimes one scrambled egg satisfied me, at other times it did not. Plain spaghetti with a little butter/margarine was good most of the time. Also sucking on a piece of frozen fruit.
Remember, little portions. Good luck and be well

mvt | @mvt | Jan 20, 2023

In reply to @marciak9 "I’m just beginning this awful journey. Found in October when I was jaundiced. They took my..." + (show)

Did the jaundice go away before the chemo?

marcia | @marciak9 | Jan 20, 2023

In reply to @mvt "Did the jaundice go away before the chemo?" + (show)

The jaundice went away after my first stent went in.

mvt | @mvt | Jan 20, 2023

In reply to @marciak9 "The jaundice went away after my first stent went in." + (show)

My husband still has jaundice.

lorivo | @lorivo | Jan 21, 2023

In reply to @mvt "My husband still has jaundice." + (show)

If he is still showing jaundice after stenting and/or surgery, sometimes they give Ursodiol (Rx). It is a bile thinner that is used for people with gallstones. Bile salts are also available as a nutritional supplement by the name of Tudca. You may want to ask his doctor if this might be a good thing to try.

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