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I have done 14 rounds of same chemo, then y90 and last month a pancreadectomy. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800814/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer and CA19-9

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

Good morning. For comparison: I had a similar situation. Diagnosis in March 2023. A small tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356631/

Discussion: Is this monitoring regimen too “hands off?”

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2025

I have good news. The PET scan showed no evidence of disease. Blood tests came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137912/

Discussion: Surgery Follow-up and pathology report

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Hi everyone. My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2022 and was not eligible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803526/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Hi @catrinka58. Thank you for sharing. I will continue to update on my husband's progress. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759385/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer - No signs of spread, Whipple Candidate

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hi there, Following your conversation on CA-19-9 increases. My husband was diagnosed in November 2022 tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036471/

Discussion: CA 19-9, sensitivity and responsiveness to treatment

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

I thank everyone for their responses to my inquiry on why CA 19-9 is not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939210/

Discussion: Why CA-19-9 Test not included in annual lab tests

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hello, I am being treated for pancreas tumor on body/tail and considered stage 1b. Resectable. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387640/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Q&A w/ Dr. Stauffer on September 4

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

I have had a BD-IPMN since 2015 (Mayo). I have had MRCPs and labs every 6-12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313457/

Discussion: Anyone have/had BD-IPMN (branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

I am not a medical professional of any type, only a patient. So I can speak...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129068/

Discussion: CA19-9 rise while on maintenance chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

Beach Dog My wife had her scan 0n 1/21/22 after the 4 treatments of Onivyde and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680483/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

Your wife's journey sounds very similar to my husband's. Diagnosed May 2109, 12 folfirinoc rounds, then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612069/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer recurrence at 2 years: Treatment change

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2021

My husband is 68 and just started the gem / abrax chemo in December. 3 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492424/

Discussion: When to say enough to chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 8:37am

Thanks for your reply. It helped. My surgeon who is at MSK in NYC told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317817/

Discussion: I'm back: increasing CA19-9 was accurate indicator of recurrence.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

Golly, I'm sorry to hear that. You are absolutely right: CT scans cannot see small lesions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973411/

Discussion: Pseudo cyst / CA 19-9 trending up

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

They gave me 11 months June 2022. I am still here! I have stage 4 but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282391/

Discussion: 39 year old brother

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

First, I am not a medical professional. My posts related to my sister's fight are accessible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955039/

Discussion: Question regarding “dead” tumor

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I really like your attitude! So many people said “oh” like too bad when they heard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951681/

Discussion: My cancer returned after 2 1/2 years: Nervous removal of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I'm not in that situation, as I haven't had the Whipple (don't qualify due to tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957301/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

My husband isn’t showing signs of metastasis in scans but his CA 19-9 went up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137292/

Discussion: Help with ascites

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

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