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I had my whipple in January 2023 and Yes my liver function enzymes have been elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117584/

Discussion: Liver Functions after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

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

I take Zenpep, but I had pancreatic cancer. I’m told they got it all, hopefully it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092021/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Hi, @drewgrebe I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2014. I had my Whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296683/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2020

I too had pc. I had abdominal pain, orange tinged urine and very grey bowels. Lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280294/

Discussion: Can someone help...terrified: Need info on pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2019

@lilliejane2 , you're very welcome. I'm not sure what certain oncologists tell their patients or what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898240/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

I've also experienced some inconveniences I hope developers will consider addressing: 1) Messages that fail to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076023/

Discussion: Frustrated with this site: ideas for functionality improvement

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I had my Whipple in 2012 but was not prescribed pancrealipase initially. Having exocrine pancreas insufficiency...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058886/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

I had a Whipple 5/13/22 at age 70. Eating small amounts of food throughout the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058236/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Just so you know, I had the Whipple. I take enzymes each time I put something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056489/

Discussion: Did anyone start out having pancreatic cysts that became cancer later?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

I get the same drugs plus cisplatin. I've not had the knee pain, but I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053345/

Discussion: Loose motion from gemcitabine+abraxane

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Last told, I had an MRCP concerning for mass or stricture with an EUS/ERCP scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049804/

Discussion: Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

First, I am very sorry that you are facing this journey-how brave you must be! And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043278/

Discussion: Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Thanks for commenting. I had the blood test in early '23 and it was only very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042922/

Discussion: Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

@cealia56 , I went about 5 weeks between diagnosis and first chemo, in part due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036783/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

@lightandhope , You're very welcome. Two other thoughts/angles I forgot to mention: 1) CEA is another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007799/

Discussion: Question about family genetics and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

PARP’s are used as maintenance therapy after primary chemo has lowered the tumor burden. Chemo itself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987280/

Discussion: Tumor can’t be removed: What are chances of survival now?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

The Whipple procedure involves the resection of the head of the pancreas. This section is where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985469/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

I don't have a comprehensive answer for that, but sometimes diabetes sneaks up on you along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985310/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Good morning. I am eight weeks out from having the Whipple. I am taking pancreatic enzymes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964745/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

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