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Nausea and vomiting as well s no appetite is normal. My wife has same issues. Water...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379271/

Discussion: How do you deal with low appetite?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

This is the chemo my husband is receiving for his PC, started 6/4, along with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344402/

Discussion: Negative Turn in a Long Journey

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

@behr66 I will share my experience in case it’s helpful. Diagnosed just about a year ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490546/

Discussion: Just diagnosed stage 1 pancreatic. Anyone treated without surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 5:39pm

Your symptoms are concerning. Pancreatitis can be a precursor to pancreatic cancer. (Read this long after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958747/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

I am the spouse of a pancreatic cancer victim. We found out he has it on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742485/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

I had my Whipple in 2024 and for over a year I was not gaining weight,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1593543/

Discussion: Adding digestive enzyme supplements: What's your experience?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:24am

@waiting84, this must be so hard for you to watch. Is your wife still on TPN?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958003/

Discussion: Bowel obstruction - No solution?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

The breath test is used as part of a gastrointestinal work-up to determine if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879477/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Hello @whipple123 and welcome to Mayo Connect. Here are some discussions on Connect about eating after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474818/

Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 6:27am

Hey Happy Jack! You made me laugh and I love your sense of humor my man....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206479/

Discussion: Anyone have a dilated pancreatic duct? Worried.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

I was diagnosed with stage 3. Symptoms like change in stool and urine colour started about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847187/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

Thank you, I worry because he is now nearing the end of his 1 week off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780290/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

Hello @dmac70 and welcome to Mayo Connect. On the American Cancer website there is a list...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972417/

Discussion: Type of Tests Required and Recommended for Pancreatic Cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Sounds like you are hitting the "recovery" stage--the pockets of fluid seem to hit most people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915766/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

I finally feel that my gut is not ruling my life since I got up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871929/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

I also have the same stomach problem. When it is serene I drink broth to rest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907466/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

@kfcrain FU-5 is Fluorouracil. It was part of the Folfirinox chemo mixture I was on and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510415/

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

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Posted: Feb 20 11:12am

I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 5 years ago. My symptoms included weight loss, orange, greasy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/277610/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer or Something else?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2019

I have stayed on 25,000 units of Creon per meal since i started it. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973396/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

I am so sorry to hear that they are sure it is pancreatic cancer. To keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447890/

Discussion: San Francisco Bay Area doctor recommendation

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

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