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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

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

Hello, I have the same chronic dirreah. It's been a problem for about five years. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227853/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 3:25pm

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 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

I just had my Whipple (sounds like yours but with Pylorus preserving) 2+ weeks ago at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327156/

Discussion: What to eat after the Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 2:38pm

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

Hello @vickeyb I can certainly understand your concern, as I also have pancreatic cysts. Unlike you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665138/

Discussion: Pancreatic cyst

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2021

Hi, I assume you mean eligible with blood vessel involvement? If so, then yes. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885901/

Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

Husband 4.5 years post pancreatectomy, with excision of the duodenum, pylorus, spleen, gallbladder and also has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072741/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 22, 2024

My son the body builder / EMT has expressed a preference for the Body Armor and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921585/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer - Has anyone had experience with Metabolic Oncology?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

My sister laure was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage2. She went through chemo then had surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764178/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

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