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I just had my Whipple (sounds like yours but with Pylorus preserving) 2+ weeks ago at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327156/

Discussion: What to eat after the Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

Hang in there! It sounds overwhelming, and frankly it can be, but you and he can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920473/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I am the wife of a recently diagnosed (1/2/26) pancreatic cancer patient. He started Folfirinox on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536352/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 7:53am

I found an interesting article about overuse/abuse of Imodium here: https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/over-the-counter-drugs/loperamide-addiction-abuse/ Some Fecal Incontinence treatment options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892228/

Discussion: Post Whipple Surgery incontinence - Underwear?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

@colleenyoung I am still on it. They coupled the last infusion with a Neulasta shot-i felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442515/

Discussion: NALIRI(FOX): What side effects are you experiencing?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

Colleen, thanks for the response. My wife currently receives two chemo drugs, Fulfironox and Oxciliplatin. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/258574/

Discussion: Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer: What treatment options are there?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2019

@buckslayer sorry to hear about your husband. My wife had an Appleby as well as other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326769/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with mixed-duct IPMN, main duct dilated to 1.2 cm, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104909/

Discussion: IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Papain contains only the single enzyme papain which is a protease enzyme. It is specific to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905503/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

It's been 8 months. Thank you for the informative reply. I thought Immodium was only taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891554/

Discussion: Post Whipple Surgery incontinence - Underwear?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

Thank you for all this information. How are you handling things so far? Who else have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887107/

Discussion: Stage IV

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

@jqleck Your wife's situation has parallels to my wife. 3 years into treatment my wife started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718718/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

I suspect the more food - like the fluid is, the more likely you will get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353602/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

My wife the patient. PADC, Stage 4, Tail. Now 4 months Folfirinox chemo. Let the doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286278/

Discussion: Support for caregivers: I feel helpless not being able to fix things

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

Hello @apriloravecz1 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand you wanting to connect with others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093717/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: How to manage daily, chronic nausea and diarrhea?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

From the reading that my wife and I have done, the SIBO testing determines the proper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208608/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

@creondave: Just my 2 cents for you to consider with your trusted doctors: I had all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393428/

Discussion: Cyst on Pancreas?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2025

To me diarrhea is a mostly liquid discharge. I don't have that .What I do have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236390/

Discussion: Does anyone with pancreatic cancer have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

@projfan Thanks for information on FODMAP . I had not heard of FODMAP and thought it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346412/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

I hope today is a better one for your husband. Mine started his treatment in April,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931347/

Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

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