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I have been joking with her about it. The 8 hour drive from Mayo in Rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318277/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 5:08am

Do Mayo Clinic oncologists use this new chemo treatment? Our doc has not mentioned it as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680746/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

I went to Mayo Rochester did THREE week newer intensive radiation . I would only trust...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877669/

Discussion: Radiation - side effects? Effectiveness?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic adenocarcinoma at the tail of my pancreas with metastasis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970644/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with stage 4: Is this a normal progression?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

We are headed to Mayo right now and get there tomorrow. Is she at 5mg Oxy?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348063/

Discussion: How fast does adenocarcinoma grow??

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 12:09pm

I have been diagnosed with 40 and 50 cm duodenal adenoma with focal high grade dysplasia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314128/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Q&A with Dr. Stauffer, Mayo Surgeon: May 29

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 27 1:24pm

Thank you for spelling it out for me. That helps to understand the situation. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024315/

Discussion: Too many doctors

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Yes I would definitely like a second opinion. They found 3 small leisons on her liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970332/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

@nasagia36, having chemo before surgery is called neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and is becoming a good option for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275825/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2019

Please don’t discourage those who need to or choose to share their faith. All humans have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951700/

Discussion: Side effects after completing Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

We went to Mayo in Rochester—that was her second opinion. My mom had all her treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902535/

Discussion: There is hope!

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

@hope222222, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can imagine that you and your husband have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682277/

Discussion: New diagnosis of early and small pancreatic cancer, Whipple at Mayo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

You may also want to check with your insurance provider. I was able to get medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166451/

Discussion: Proton Therapy travel and recommendation

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Sep 5, 2017

If you cannot get to Mayo but are within driving distance of Atlanta, there is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886587/

Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

dim2023, My admittedly limited reading on pancreatic cancer indicates that of the three, only Mayo Rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961052/

Discussion: Question regarding “dead” tumor

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I am sorry for the emotions you must be going through. Do you have any options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763991/

Discussion: PET Results - Pre-potential whipple treatments

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

Hello @lovemymom1 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to hear that your mom is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143127/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Hello @maryvallis512, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @susan2018 and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285253/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2020

My doctors at Mayo are Dr. Carr and Dr. Alberts. Their appointment number is 507-284-8815. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177568/

Discussion: Thinking of pursuing a second opinion at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

@nvan22 just want to ask, was your surgery done at St Mary's Hospital in Mayo? When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177156/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

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