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Hi, I'm @mscarano and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2019. However, biopsy was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285263/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2020

Sorry about your brother's diagnosis! I'm a newbie at this, just being diagnosed at stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886745/

Discussion: Stage IV

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

My husband had dilated bile duct and a 7mm lesion found by MRCP, but EUS test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743847/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

altc321, christinekaranges, I was put on Creon 24k units 2 with meals and my gastro doc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121815/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 4:45pm

Move fast! Get the Invitae germline DNA test done asap by anyone who will order it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966169/

Discussion: Indeterminant cystic lesion in the pancreas....where to go from here

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I guess I am the only one who has not had any trouble eating. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151404/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3 4:29pm

We spoke to our dr last night to review my husband's scan. He is stage 4....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853778/

Discussion: My dad (76) was diagnosed with stage iv pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

I was scheduled for 21 days on and 7 days off. Oral meds were 3 500mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143729/

Discussion: Surgery Follow-up and pathology report

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18 10:19pm

My tumor was found as a result of it blocking off my bile duct. It first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148426/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 27 8:47pm

@aceman66 Chronic constipation 5 weeks post-Whipple is surprising to me; I'm almost jealous! Seriously though, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906524/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hi @brookie82 That’s a great question! What kind of symptoms are you having if I may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045068/

Discussion: Prognosis Stage 1 chose not to have treatment: What can I expect?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 6:00am

@rburt68, this will be of limited use -- but not useless. You're having an atypically rough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964395/

Discussion: How long does horrible diarrhea stick around after chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

@beachdog , as @mitchdavis mentioned, AbbieVie (mfgr of CREON) has a program that most Whipple/pancreatectomy patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855540/

Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

rfherald, I had my first visit with an oncologist. And I explained my not wanting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129045/

Discussion: No treatment or surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 11:30pm

FOLFIRINOX is a first-line regimen of 4 components. FOL = Folinic Acid which is a reduced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843550/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

You will get a lot of very different answers to this one. Some avoid sugar at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939430/

Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

The first chemo treatment I received was in October 2022. These were the meds I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919880/

Discussion: Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

in reply to @hopethereisnothing . What makes you think that you have pancreatic cancer? Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854683/

Discussion: Long standing symptoms and nothing on CT scan: Does it happen often?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Hi all, I guess I should post an intro since I jumped in with other posts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285194/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Emend does help me, so I hope that's a good addition for you. What is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868115/

Discussion: So sick after first round of chemo: What can I do to help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

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