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The number of rounds for Folfirinox being 12 is based on a committee of pancreatic oncologists...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884186/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

@sw54 Since your husband is a scientist, he might be more optimistic taking a research based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733209/

Discussion: How can I help my husband face the possibility he may not survive?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

@lgk2948, it might seem to make sense. We need oxygen to live, so more oxygen is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956972/

Discussion: Oxygen therapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

I am sorry to hear about your husband's surgery complication. I know that must have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977873/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I know one guy from a small town in South Carolina who had his chemo treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882723/

Discussion: Seeking a second opinion

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

After genetic testing revealed a germline genetic mutation driving my pancreatic cancer, I enrolled in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310313/

Discussion: 45 Y old husband got diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 22 11:41am

@michaelhunn7474 , Surgery might still be an option, but it depends on how much spread there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949997/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer spreading to liver

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

THANK YOU Colleen for sharing this thread with me. It meant a lot. Yes, I’m still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980054/

Discussion: Monitoring a Pancreatic Cyst?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Sorry for the late reply, but I always like to help another person if I can....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203240/

Discussion: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Late recurrence in ovary

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 2:37pm

I'll offer a short, quick answer based on what I know, and let the expert follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005435/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer spread to the liver: What's next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

I have the (g)BRCA2 mutation and was the first patient accepted into the RucaPANC clinical trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921289/

Discussion: Questions about maintenance chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

DISCLAIMER: I HAVE ZERO MEDICAL TRAINING!!! Just some experience navigating this path. Everyone with a family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080874/

Discussion: How do you know if your cancer has genetic mutations?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

The vast majority of clinical trials have an upper age limit ranging between 75 to 85...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043691/

Discussion: Pancreatic lesion 89 yr old dad. Dr not sure if he can be treated.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

With pancreatic cancer being a challenging cancer to treat, it is best to be treated at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138153/

Discussion: Which hospital of excellence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

How does all this tie in to medical insurance, especially if you're under 65? Except for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975782/

Discussion: Is anyone else with cancer getting disability?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

These posts and people sharing their knowledge of this disease and treatments is very helpful! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354022/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

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Posted: Jul 22 2:04pm

Hello, I’m so sorry you are going through this. As you know, my Mom also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791664/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer stage 4: Mom moved to palliative care

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Hello gamaryanne, I love your metaphor of trying to beat tumors as “whack a mole”! It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092402/

Discussion: Questions about SBRT radiation therapy targeting liver mets

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I went back to work full-time after my Whipple as I was looking to have normalcy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310333/

Discussion: Success stories and working

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 22 12:01pm

thanks for that connection. I usually do try and write down my questions for drs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888114/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with total parenteral nutrition with PC?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023