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Hello @toesz and welcome to Mayo Connect. You are wise to be looking for a trustworthy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190213/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Thanks for the kind sentiments and informative replies. I reviewed the Center of Excellence and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190449/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Been thinking about this since I posted. I would push hard for consult at Mayo with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182837/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1 4:16pm

@jamilynne is it ok to ask when you had your surgery done at Mayo?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177161/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 20 8:07pm

I to had an inconclusive biopsy. Oncologist ordered another one and it came back positive. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182472/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1 6:09am

@carrie40 I am 80 years old and my doctor told me I probably have pancreatic cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191646/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I had the similar case with my surgery in April this year. It was performed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177258/

Discussion: How did you pick a hospital for pancreatic cancer care?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21 6:21am

@mchris327, if you would like to seek a second opinion with Mayo Clinic experts, you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168810/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 8:23pm

@1954now how long did it take you to get your appointment at Mayo? I have taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192336/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I’m sorry to hear of the diagnosis & wish you the best. Mayo Clinic in Rochester,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190147/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

My doctors at Mayo are Dr. Carr and Dr. Alberts. Their appointment number is 507-284-8815. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177568/

Discussion: Thinking of pursuing a second opinion at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21 1:08pm

@nvan22 just want to ask, was your surgery done at St Mary's Hospital in Mayo? When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177156/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 20 8:03pm

Hello @jnowling and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad to hear that you had your surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177304/

Discussion: How did you pick a hospital for pancreatic cancer care?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21 7:39am

I was diagnosed in August 2022 and had total pancreatectomy with major vascular reconstruction at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187874/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 10 10:47am

pp22, Are you saying you are going to Mayo (Rochester) ... I'm not sure what "outside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781135/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Hello @t786445 and welcome to Mayo Connect. You are wise in seeking another opinion and Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175665/

Discussion: Thinking of pursuing a second opinion at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18 2:55pm

Thanks! I'm in Philly area. Do you think Johns Hopkins would be a good tiebreaker or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182988/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1 10:29pm

@mikewdby, here's more information about Mayo Clinic rankings and pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatic-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20355431

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910928/

Discussion: What are Mayo’s Current Success Rates per Various Stages?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

That's wonderful, @toesz. I'm glad that you have an appointment on the 16th. I'm sure you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190508/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Carrie40 i’m definitely not dragging my feet. Mayo is dragging them for me. I am trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192326/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago