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My preliminary approach has been to follow my oncologist's recommendation to switch to a modified rescue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879102/

Discussion: Nothing left to offer in the way of therapy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Many thanks for your reply. I am glad that you have been reassured you don't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854690/

Discussion: Long standing symptoms and nothing on CT scan: Does it happen often?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

I posted the following on another thread and copied it here. I just finished my third...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865758/

Discussion: Navigating the chemotherapy window between treatments: Your tips

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Hello jrgblue, I know exactly how you feel about it being a death sentence. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971720/

Discussion: Is stage 2b pancreatic cancer a death sentence? Advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

I'm sorry to hear that your sister is having a difficult time with the chemo. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954826/

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Thank you for your kindness. My friend, a former rheumatologist, has made some suggestions to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790960/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I am a 1 year survivor of mucinous pancreatic cancer with 2 lesions on my liver....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952822/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer spreading to liver

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

I recently reconnected with my former Rheumatologist who offered me some sage advice about my liver/pancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771856/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

He is very unhappy. He feels this is not him anymore. He is 6,4”, use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630879/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

@happyjack , I'm glad your doctor wants to talk some more before jumping into surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083109/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 2:55pm

I contacted my healthcare provider last week after suffering a severe blow to my head when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756290/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

One thing you can expect is for things to be different than before pancreatic cancer! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917812/

Discussion: Chocolate &/or sugar cravings Stage IV Pancreatic AdenenoCA

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

@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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Hi there, My name is Sherry, welcome to Mayo Connect. I don't know if it will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791088/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

I worked through the 24 months of chemo of alternating cycles of Folfirinox and 5-FU/Leucovorin given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869793/

Discussion: Continuing work during chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I take Zenpep, 40,000 units with meals and 10,000 units with snacks. I tolerate cooked oatmeal,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938390/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Hi, my most difficult symptoms have been digestive related (intermitent diarrea, stomach pain, weight loss, poor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036548/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 1:28pm

I am now 63 years old. I had a well differentiated, grade 1, stage 1 gastrinoma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826346/

Discussion: Dad at 61, discovered to have 2cm localized at the head of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

I was diagnosed with gastrinoma neuroendocrine tumor in the pancreas head which was removed in May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829411/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

Hi I am a 64 year old male living in Sydney Australia. In May 2023 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992632/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 4:10pm

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