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To touch on a couple of points you mention- I suffered fro chronic diarrhea all through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718612/

Discussion: CA 19-9 and pancreatic cancer: What do the numbers mean?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

My insurance company has called the hepatologist to schedule me an appointment, but they first have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751725/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

It's unlikely that you're experiencing gastroparesis if the surgeon removed a portion of your stomach &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291109/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2020

Hi, I wanted to add some things that were also alarming to me. My CBD is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661852/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2021

Re staying at the infusion center, of course it's up to you and him. In our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920755/

Discussion: He starts chemo: Now what do I expect?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Thanks for the reply. Her reaction to the first GAC treatment was so strong that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611788/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer recurrence at 2 years: Treatment change

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2021

Good to have "company" in other folks dealing with pancreatic CA. I started this journey The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257722/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

@hopeful33250 I wish I was aware of some of these things before I found out I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/277620/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer or Something else?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

I take Zenpep, but I had pancreatic cancer. I’m told they got it all, hopefully it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092021/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 6:59pm

Thank you so much for the quick reply beachdog! John's Whipple included removal of the pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326771/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

I will say prayers for your healing and return to good health. 22 years ago, suffering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958224/

Discussion: Has anyone had a ERCP to deal with jaundice and nausea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hi Helena, I started being treated with gemzar & abraxane in June, every 2 weeks &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919868/

Discussion: Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Thank you beths77. I have had my symptoms exacerbated by stevia, so that is not an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917711/

Discussion: Chocolate &/or sugar cravings Stage IV Pancreatic AdenenoCA

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

I was diagnosed w stage 4 pancreatic CA January 2nd this year. Because of small liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280300/

Discussion: Can someone help...terrified: Need info on pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2019

Thank you! Yes I'm expecting tough sledding with the Folfirinox, just gotta do it! Answers to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042740/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 12:25pm

Thanks to you all! I survived in OK shape. The MD reduced the dosage to 80%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849120/

Discussion: First chemo tomorrow--tips, suggestions, cautions?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Opinion...on the numbers. That is very well put for this question. From my reading over the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718498/

Discussion: CA 19-9 and pancreatic cancer: What do the numbers mean?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

I'll be 71 next month, stage 4, inoperable adenocarcinoma in the body and some abdominal lesions,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915113/

Discussion: Unclear on whether to use GemCap or GemCis only for chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Hello Ben, (@benr) and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm so glad that you posted about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255396/

Discussion: Pancreatic NF-NET stable since 2005 - surgery or not?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Mar 18, 2019

I experienced diarrhea from the Irinotecan component of Folfirinox which targets fast dividing cells which the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788349/

Discussion: Diarrhea tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

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