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Thank you for the information. A little more background on me. I have been on Creon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083257/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hello jillysmity, are you taking Creon before you eat? That may help; it’s by rx only....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077573/

Discussion: Does anyone else have digestive issues? Hard and distended abdomen?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

@carfbuch Two months ago after undergoing an abdominal CT, a 3 cm Mucinous cyst was identified....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054608/

Discussion: Did anyone start out having pancreatic cysts that became cancer later?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Thank you. I am on enzymes, and had the test, all negative. See a GI Dr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048656/

Discussion: Anyone experiencing malabsorption?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

There is an on-line dosing calculator at https://digestthis.ca that makes it easier to optimize the dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042180/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Both my posts now appear in order,and it looks like the delayed/moderated one made it through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993267/

Discussion: Nausea when eating during Folfirinox Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Thank you so much for your reply. I am on Creon right now and I've gained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971776/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Hello steveskolnick! I took Creon (36k units) 5-7 months after surgery, then tried OTC papaya enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971760/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

My husband had the IV infusions also but no longer needed them after the dosage of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970993/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

enzymes,I'm sorry

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965877/

Discussion: General Questions for my dad re Pancreatic Cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Nut butters like peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, Nutella are high in calories. Digestive enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963758/

Discussion: General Questions for my dad re Pancreatic Cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I worked with the hepatobiliary dietician before and after my Whipple. The first part was getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946784/

Discussion: Husband won’t eat

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

So I had the same question a few months ago. After 6 months chemo, my CA19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940942/

Discussion: Has anyone left a dead tumor in?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

@mindybigham , Due to the long time before your consult with the pancreatic specialist, it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940159/

Discussion: Need advice! CT Scan shows Lesion on Pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I was advised that the 36,000 were out of stock at CVS Caremark and asked for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939360/

Discussion: Can’t seem to locate Creon - 36000 units

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

One thing you can expect is for things to be different than before pancreatic cancer! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917812/

Discussion: Chocolate &/or sugar cravings Stage IV Pancreatic AdenenoCA

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

I think you'll have to have an endocrinologist do a few blood tests to answer that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913444/

Discussion: High A1C: Dealing with diabetes after Whipple surgery

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

So much has happened since I did that original post! Quickly... The cancer center where I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910117/

Discussion: New diagnosis: locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

No I finished 12 rounds of chemo and 3 weeks of radiation. I take Creon enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907709/

Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Thanks for response. Are you still undergoing chemo treatments and are you taking any enzymes?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907708/

Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023