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Yes, I was diagnosed Jan 2021, had Whipple in Feb 2021, had 12 folfirinox treatments between...

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Discussion: Dilaudid for pancreatic attacks.

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Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Thanks for your story. I know this all sucks for everyone and in different ways. I...

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

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Posted: Jun 8 4:29pm

I am also stage IV and was diagnosed almost 2 yrs ago. I went 22 treatments...

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Discussion: FDA approves new first line treatment option for metastatic pancreatic

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Posted: Feb 15 5:12am

Treating ATM mutations associated with pancreatic and prostate cancers have been done using PARP inhibitors (PARPi)...

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Discussion: Biomarker mutations question

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Posted: Aug 7 11:04am

My husband was also told surgery was not an option. Tumor in tail of pancreas, but...

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Discussion: Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

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Posted: Jul 10 4:23pm

(m)Folfirinox is still the gold standard and used first in those patients age 70 or younger...

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Discussion: FDA approves new first line treatment option for metastatic pancreatic

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Posted: Feb 14 12:48pm

You remember your French :) Thank you for taking the time to share. I am in...

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Discussion: Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

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Posted: 1 day ago

Yes, sir, I was aware of that clinical study and was released from it at the...

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Discussion: Can we get cancer insurance after diagnosis?

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Posted: Nov 9 10:39am

My husband had the same problem. Nothing tasted good. He would force a protein drink down...

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Discussion: How do you eat during chemo when everything tastes bad?

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Posted: Sep 25 9:21am

Henry, I am so glad that there has been no further growth in the tumor! I...

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

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Posted: Sep 20 9:56am

I was diagnosed as stage 3 in Jan 2021, underwent Whipple surgery and 12 rounds of...

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Discussion: What are the symptoms to look for for pancreatic recurrence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Colleen, It's only been a month since we were given the news. He is having a...

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Discussion: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (whipple) with vascular reconstruction?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

If you can't have surgery, there are two traditional, "cytotoxic," systemic chemotherapies. One is "gemcitabine" or...

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Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Thank you. Yes, my husband passed out once too from standing from a sitting position and...

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Discussion: Vertigo and Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 20 9:58am

I have struggled with dehydration. Not sure what protocol you’re getting. I’m on the Folfirinox regimen....

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Discussion: What is the best way or liquid to increase your hydration at home?

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Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Hi Colleen, Thank you for the information. There are also YouTube videos showing exactly how it’s...

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

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Posted: Feb 19, 2021

Hello @julieacklin and welcome to Mayo Connect. Those of us with rare cancer diagnoses understand how...

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

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Posted: Jan 5 8:53pm

Hi. My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March. he started Folfirinox April 1st. Initial...

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

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Posted: May 27, 2022

I can’t answer answer obviously but my husband had an IPMN pancreatic cyst in head of...

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Discussion: Recommendations for follow up treatment after pancreas resection

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Posted: Feb 18, 2022

@stageivsurvivor : Apologies for not quite understanding, but do you attribute your "I'm cured" status to...

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Discussion: Questions about maintenance chemotherapy

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Posted: Nov 7, 2023

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