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Hello @markymarkfl I haven't heard of the CHEK2 mutation until now; at least it doesn't seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041409/

Discussion: New biomarker Claudin 18.2

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Disclaimer: I have zero medical training. I'm just a patient who has been stage-4 for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220944/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed with Stage IV Adenocarcinoma

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 12:00am

@wheatley asked, "I keep hearing that if you switch to another chemo treatment that will eliminate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958907/

Discussion: Where is best place to go for second opinion for stage 4 pancreatic?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

IIRC, he had really bad reactions to Folfirinox, and a partial response to Gem+Abrax. Along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075424/

Discussion: Apparently my friend's cancer has spread: How can I help him?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

Hello, I am the wife of Bob, my husband of 45 years. He was first diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779214/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

The vast majority of IPMN’s are found to be benign and will never cause issue. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029086/

Discussion: MRI finding of IPMNs: anyone have them turn to cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

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

@roseisarose , I wish I had more info to offer, but I'm just not as far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930144/

Discussion: Anyone here been diagnosed with peritoneal carcinomatosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

@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

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

@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

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

@danianderson7 , Hi Dani, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. There are some good questions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386711/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 4 2:49pm

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

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