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My husband was about 80% recovered from Whipple when they urged starting chemo. He is having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896813/

Discussion: CEA and CA19-9 Results as Predictors of Treatment Outcome

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Thank you so much for this information. I actually had some labs done in the ER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724391/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

Signs and symptoms included a bit of diarrhea, constant steatorrhea, stool color much lighter than usual,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872299/

Discussion: Anyone have high lipase and amylase before diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hello, It seems I am on a similar path as yours. I could not do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090427/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

My husband had 4 months of Folfirinox, followed by 3 weeks of chemoradiation. The chemo drug...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737831/

Discussion: Radiation and chemo for pancreatic cancer: Is it effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Hi sorry for the delay i was to have my 10th cycle monday but was posponed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251665/

Discussion: How many FOLFIRINOX cycles are enough?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 10:10am

So I have worked extra hard the last few days to eat those small meals and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872089/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I’m so sorry you’re going thru this. Did he check for cdiff or Sibo along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229606/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 7:23pm

I thought of some other things. Fluids will be important if she has diarrhea and/or vomiting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958569/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@icelander19 I take creon to aid with digestion. Dose is based on my weight and/or amount...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857494/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I'm now 11 months post-Whipple, which I had 8 months after my first PC diagnosis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869601/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

Hi @hopeful33250, what kind of cysts did you have? Were they IPMN's? I had a CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231139/

Discussion: Cyst on Pancreas?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 9:36pm

Hi Frances - thanks for the info. My mom is being seeing by a GI doctor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857055/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I did not have any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. I was already on a good dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058161/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Hello Teresa, Thank you very much for the quick response. The doctors told me that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984784/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Just my thoughts. If you are having Whipple, you are already in the top 20% or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100155/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

My tumor is wrapped around arteries as well. My surgeon at the Mayo said it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978968/

Discussion: Tumor can’t be removed: What are chances of survival now?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Hello! I am doing fine on the Abraxane/Gemcitabene, during the Abraxane infusion I keep my gloved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217083/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 6:22am

I don't understand why you would be responsible for disconnecting your infusion pump. At my oncology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871343/

Discussion: Nothing left to offer in the way of therapy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

I had the common side effects of increasing sensitivity to cold, neuropathy in the fingers and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798134/

Discussion: Is anyone participating in a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

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