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There are patient assistance programs for the Rx brands of pancrealipase. They are all close in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806355/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

Higher concentration of the enzymes. Much less $$ than Creon and ZenPep

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805060/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Please don’t fear it. Especially if your doctor is well experienced with the lap equipment. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803346/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I was diagnosed November 16, 2022 when I developed jaundice. I had a stent, ERCP, and,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786141/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Hi, I read your story with interest. I had an MRCP in August that shows both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766225/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I was told my pancreas not making enzymes. doctor ordered the very expense enzymes and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678008/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

@johnny1955 I thought about the enzymes. We have appt on Mon for integrative therapy and will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488959/

Discussion: Did you use supplements or holistic approaches with traditional tx?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 2:22pm

Hi Hugh, I am about 2.5 months past distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. I have been lucky,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482263/

Discussion: Anyone had both their pancreas and spleen removed?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 1:39pm

@hopeful33250 @whipple123 At my lowest, after the Whipple (June 2025) and maybe 6 rounds of chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475314/

Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 4:25pm

I am so sorry to hear that they are sure it is pancreatic cancer. To keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447890/

Discussion: San Francisco Bay Area doctor recommendation

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

Mine started with digestive c problems then eating problems then 30 pounds weight loss. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444180/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I’m 73 and I’m having the whipper in the new year at the university of PA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442540/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

@hopeful33250 thanks for reaching out. The sous vide approach was a combination of dumb luck at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438099/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Sometimes no growth:no shrinkage can be due to necrosis in the tumor. However with his elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394962/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Sorry to hear the news. My son who was same age as your son, had gastrointestinal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344261/

Discussion: What were your symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

All the zenpep does is provide the mechanism for the adsorption of nutrients out of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329164/

Discussion: What to eat after the Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

Thanks for the response. I am taking omeprazole daily in the AM. I take my enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322824/

Discussion: One Year Post-TP: Reflecting on the Journey and seeking support

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2025

Hi, my dad has Stage IV with the main tumor on the head of his pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297444/

Discussion: Severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

@asufloss, I am writing to wish you the best of everything these coming weeks :(smooth surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248456/

Discussion: Anyone have preventative surgery for IPMN (not cancer)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

I don't know where you live, but the cyst should be tested for genetic cancer markers....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231496/

Discussion: Cyst on Pancreas?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025