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At my treatment facility there is a dietician who works with the hepatobiliary/pancreatic cancer patients. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815128/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hi there- I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing stomach discomfort. It very well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814732/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

🙏good luck--keep on their case --you want to be sure theres no "pre-cancerous" changes. We are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809039/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I use OTC digestive enzymes from the natural food store. Actually these have a higher concentra

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805058/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Neuroendocrine tumors are often hormonally active tumors, they arise from the islet cells of the pancreas....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800429/

Discussion: Well defined Gastrinoma Neuroendocrine tumor

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

I've experienced what you are experiencing and also had a complete workup with a colonoscopy, upper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798702/

Discussion: Having symptoms but negative tests results so far.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

Congrats on your continued good health! I’m always a bit leery of trying otc formulations not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768724/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

1). Non-cancerous cysts such as IPMN’s can be precancerous, particularly if they are present in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762051/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Omg thank you so so much for taking your time and giving me all this info!...

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Discussion: Help with getting better after Wipple procedure

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Hi Caryn. How are you doing now? Has digestion become any easier? My mother is set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712131/

Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2022

@beachdog My doctors started me on Creon immediately after my Whipple. I have been on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208592/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

@beachdog, you're wife is not the only person who cannot tolerate Creon. @treadmillann also mentioned having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208587/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Hi, @drewgrebe I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2014. I had my Whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296683/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2020

I am on Creon for pancreatic enzymes not glucose

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143435/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Dear Victoria, My prayers for you so that everything goes well. I was diagnosed just at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135347/

Discussion: IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I had my whipple in January 2023 and Yes my liver function enzymes have been elevated...

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Discussion: Liver Functions after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with mixed-duct IPMN, main duct dilated to 1.2 cm, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104909/

Discussion: IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

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, 2024

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

Not sure if I am not doing this right. Replied tothis previously but dont see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052025/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024