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@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, 2024

@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

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

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

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

@stevm, I've now had 17 daily (M-F) treatments of radiation + capecitabine, with 11 more to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985750/

Discussion: Your experience with IMRT (radiation) + capecitebine (oral chemo)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Hi, @lisn. I had 8 rounds of Folfirinox, from April thru August of this year with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953868/

Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

@mommacandy, I am on a slightly different version of this being that I get the liposomal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921095/

Discussion: He starts chemo: Now what do I expect?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

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

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

Re neuropathy, talk to your oncologist about skipping the oxaliplatin after some treatments. In my case,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955291/

Discussion: Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I had my first 5-FU round on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. In my pre-infusion IV, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868104/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I am going to address this as best I can with the the information from your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630926/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

The Whipple procedure respects the head of the pancreas-the section which contains the vast majority of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079316/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I'm the OP on this thread, and I just finished my third chemo treatment today. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864866/

Discussion: First chemo tomorrow--tips, suggestions, cautions?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

In 2023, I went to the internal medicine department, then the gastroenterology department, then the MRI,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199247/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

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, 2024

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