Pancreatic Cancer Support Group | Page 12

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: May 20 10:25am

Hi Beth, My husband’s first clue of a problem was sudden weight loss and fatigue. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851276/

Discussion: GemAbraxane Side Effects

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

@zacheth2 Hi, Your husband’s case sounds very similar to mine. My PA was squeezing off my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1585609/

Discussion: Adding digestive enzyme supplements: What's your experience?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28 7:07pm

I'm surprised insurance would cover Abraxane but not Gemcitabine. Usually it's the other way around, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218561/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

I need calories and haven't found the right ones yet to Put. Back the weight. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987039/

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

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

@gchezick, I wanted to check in with you. Did you see @elm60's helpful post. Like you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696966/

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

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

@reiki234 I also am not gaining any weight back. I initially lost 5 pounds after surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486576/

Discussion: Belly pain, cramps and painful gas months after Whipple: Thoughts?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 1:09pm

Hello @linsu, I see that you recently joined Mayo Connect. You are asking good questions about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492357/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 28 7:28am

Hello @treadmillann My wife has also had terrible reaction to the Creon, severe stomach pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285191/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

I also I take bentyl but it is very slow to react and sometimes not at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495152/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:24pm

Hello @hoagie, I'm sorry to hear of your eating restrictions, but this is a group of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480172/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 12 6:26am

@suelannon Im so sorry you are both going thru this. It truly is beyond frustrating and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541002/

Discussion: Taste Buds: Does your taste for food come back?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 8:56am

I take Zenpep as well and utilize Nestle’s program. I’ve taken Creon and not noticed any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143518/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I have been cooking with coconut oil or olive oil. I think the coconut oil is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988737/

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

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

@grandmahiker Thanks for sharing about which chemo tx. Genetic testing is helpful for family members to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573340/

Discussion: Spasms after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 12 8:46pm

@hdholakia hi, I would love to hear what helped your husband to thrive. My husband had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461113/

Discussion: Appleby Procedure (Distal Pancreatectomy With Celiac Artery Resection)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

93/95 pounds is my normal weight and two years post Whipple I’m stuck in the low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189913/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Thank you. I am so glad you are almost to your last cycle. I wish my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907962/

Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

I live in Texas and started with THC-9 gummies and tinctures after chemo wrecked my taste...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555408/

Discussion: Looking for info about cannabis use to stimulate appetite

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 2:13pm

@tammykl, hi , I was diagnosed Dec 2019, I've had chemo twice, radiation, ( stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804150/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023