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Posted: May 28, 2024

@colleenyoung, I hope it's OK for me (not the orig. ask-er) to note which sort of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956626/

Discussion: Had FOLFIRINOX pre Whipple surgery: Questions about chemo after

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

It's a weird mix for me (age 60, Stage-IV after recurrence), because I tend to overthink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875443/

Discussion: Calming the gut brain

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Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Hi Betts 77. Thank you so much for that info. I spoke w my husband’s endocrinologist....

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Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer - Has anyone had experience with Metabolic Oncology?

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Posted: May 11, 2023

@tiffboss Thank you so much for responding! So inspiring to hear a positive outcome!. @colleenyoung and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050325/

Discussion: Nanoknife for pancreatic cancer

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Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I hindsight, I wish my CA19-9 reading of 33 from a different lab had triggered more...

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

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Posted: Mar 22, 2024

@gamaryanne I learned the term "TNT" for "Total Neoadjuvant Therapy" midway through my 12 pre-Whipple treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944291/

Discussion: Any thoughts on the mRNA vaccine trials for pancreatic cancer?

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Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Disclaimer: I have zero medical training, just some experience dealing with my own pancreatic cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042980/

Discussion: Pancreatic lesion 89 yr old dad. Dr not sure if he can be treated.

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Posted: Mar 30, 2024

I just pressed the "Like," "Helpful," and "Hug" buttons on @stageivsurvivor 's post above, and would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076627/

Discussion: Apparently my friend's cancer has spread: How can I help him?

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Posted: May 28, 2024

Lots of "It depends on..." in there, but FWIW: My level varied a bit in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035352/

Discussion: Pre-Whipple CA 19.9 levels. What was yours?

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Posted: Mar 17, 2024

@hubby11 , Sorry to hear; that is indeed a scary diagnosis, but there are reasons to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010652/

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

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Posted: Feb 6, 2024

@kirdyk , Have they done any genetic testing on your dad (germline and somatic) to determine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967219/

Discussion: Switch from Folfirinox to Gem/Abrax due to non response

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Posted: Nov 18, 2023

NED is wonderful to hear but in my experience I would be asking second opinions on...

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Discussion: NED

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Posted: 6 days ago

I'm finishing my 26th month of GemAbrax (most of it all with Cisplatin as well.) I...

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Discussion: Any successful experiences with GemAbrax after awful side effects?

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Posted: Mar 26 1:27pm

I was diagnosed with stage 1 pancreas cancer last year my symptoms were everything I ate...

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Discussion: What were your symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

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Posted: Mar 21 2:26pm

Hi @harveyandshari, a few members have talked about Lonsurf (trifluridine and tipiracil) in the Colorectal Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227182/

Discussion: Anyone had Lonsurf (trifluridine-tipiracil) for pancreatic cancer?

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Posted: Feb 1 4:32pm

Look for a clinical trial! It takes a lot of time to navigate through the complexities...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246559/

Discussion: What's next?

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Posted: Feb 27 10:48am

I am sad to hear your story. My oncologist was the one who suggested looking outside...

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Discussion: Fear pancreatic cancer oncologist may discontinue care

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Posted: Mar 8 1:49pm

Hi all, I had Whipple February 2024 with clear margins, 12 rounds of Folfirinox April to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221052/

Discussion: Recurrence after Whipple, Folfirinox and radiation (SBRT)

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Posted: Jan 25 7:28am

Thank you everyone for your responses. I am glad these new drugs work for people who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246696/

Discussion: Anyone participate in RMC9805 and RMC6236 clinical trials?

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Posted: Feb 27 1:34pm

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