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I am also starting this same regimen on December 11. Just completed 12 cycles of FOLFOX....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972123/

Discussion: Your experience with IMRT (radiation) + capecitebine (oral chemo)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

k13, Some questions? - where is the tumor? - what size is the tumor? - how...

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Discussion: Pancreatic cancer: How do I decide which hospital is best?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

Update. So since last meeting with oncology Dr my husband had an MRI and PET scan....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344837/

Discussion: Liver transplant and CKD, now husband diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

I can't speak to your specifics, but can describe my own situation. I am stage 4,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972272/

Discussion: Oxaliplatin: What are the effects of dropping it from FOLFIRINOX?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Wonderful to hear that even though she would not benefit from surgery, there are alternate highly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815358/

Discussion: Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

granite, When you say no effect re chemo regimen, do you mean no evidence of shrinkage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785020/

Discussion: Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

When you say marker-do you mean the CA 19-9 marker? My husband (stage 4) has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848729/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending you support. I’d be interested to find out why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939590/

Discussion: CA 19-9 Levels - What is High Enough to Cause Concern for Prognosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Thanks Colleen, appreciate that additional exposure and will see if others comment. We had MRI last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338754/

Discussion: Liver transplant and CKD, now husband diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

I have two modules in my lungs as well. They started me on gemabrax chemo but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172763/

Discussion: Has anyone had lung metastases?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

@mayoconnectuser1 I have the same thought process -- all the what ifs flood my mind at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840380/

Discussion: When to "stop"

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Where are you seeing your Doctor ? It took 6 Months and many, many scans before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246793/

Discussion: Worried: constant pain in right side

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

Thank you for your feedback. Like you, my diagnostic lap was negative. I have adenocarcinoma, 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989238/

Discussion: How important is rising Ca19-9 if CT is stable re: having surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Another glimmer of hope: Dr. Truty did a laparoscopy on my mom and I just read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815662/

Discussion: Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

@tpl @bede joined the Pancreatic Cancer group just days before you. I have moved your posts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732437/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

brookie, To decide, personally, I would need more information. Where is the tumor? What size is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847283/

Discussion: Prognosis Stage 1 chose not to have treatment: What can I expect?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

beths77, Go to Mayo Rochester as soon as possible - do not wait for your local...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807432/

Discussion: How to engage with Mayo Clinic for Pancreatic Cancer for husband

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I had tests done this morning at Mayo - Rochester to see how things went after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285213/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2020

Thank you for responding and glad this is helping you and continues to help. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829217/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

First, let me wish you a Happy New Year filled with total recovery and no worries....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989596/

Discussion: How important is rising Ca19-9 if CT is stable re: having surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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