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@hopefaithcourage - Though less detailed and more basic than earlier replies, here is a source of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076397/

Discussion: Oxaliplatin & Nab-paclitaxel Neuropathy - Longer Infusion Time?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28 11:02am

Folfirinox is the 'gold standard' for treating pancreatic cancer. The surgeon who operated on my husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164496/

Discussion: Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 8:06am

Yes, I had the Whipple in May 2021 about 5 weeks after my diagnosis. All of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834641/

Discussion: Signatera testing: Has anyone had this done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Coming from a career in clinical research that included cancer, I too assumed 12 cycles was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171286/

Discussion: Can we get cancer insurance after diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 1:40pm

Several links on questions to ask regarding treatment as well as one if surgery is an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970224/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with pancreatic mass — What questions to ask?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

Hello, I'm a 66 year old male that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083089/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 2:23pm

Well, there is a gap between last chemo and surgery of normally four weeks. (Ask about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989222/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

I am not a medical professional of any sort, so please take my thoughts as ideas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988890/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I had a Whipple in 2012 with 11 of 22 lymph nodes positive, portal vein resection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748195/

Discussion: After Whipple surgery, Pathology showed Positive Lymph Nodes

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

@bceg1969 , GAC is short for the 3-drug chemo combo of Gemcitabine + Abraxane + Cisplatin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019267/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with liver lesions from pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 12:25pm

rod54 - Like you, I was recently diagnosed Stage I and just began Folfirinox chemotherapy. It's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881818/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

I was diagnosed stage 4 and unresectable. Just finished 18th session of folfirinox minus oxilaplatin for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843884/

Discussion: When to "stop"

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

Good Morning @wjk . The size of my husband's tumor was 5.8cm in the head of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859163/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

Hi - I was on Folfirinox for 29 cycles, when my platelets dropped ( there were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083004/

Discussion: Any experience with stroke and very low platelets?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:55am

Wondering how your chemo went. My husband just started his chemo after Whipple. He is doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677826/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

A treatment cycle can vary based on the chemo regimen being used. Folfirinox is a two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719221/

Discussion: Question on Chemo: How often? At Mayo or locally administered?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

I found that Folfirinox was cumulative -- my side effects intensified over time, and they persisted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956639/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

@sheridanb This likely doesn't apply, but just in case.... During a modified Folfirinox (Folfiri) regimen I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063573/

Discussion: Anyone have light headedness from chemo (folfirinox)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 7 7:58am

Hello. If I may ask, what treatment plan is your sister on? If she is doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971571/

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Hi I was diagnosed as stage IV when they found one tiny spot on my liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841257/

Discussion: When to "stop"

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

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