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Hello from Canada. I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer (head of pancreas and spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784637/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

I have been struggling with keeping my weight up. I've developed some tastes that I didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837615/

Discussion: Problems with Dehydration: What do you do to keep hydrated?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

That's great!! Getting through Whipple is hard and you've done it, good for you!! Modified Whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106930/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 7:51am

Absolutely do the fecal test. Only 1 sample is needed - at least for me. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722721/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Hello @marvinjsturing I see that you are a relatively new member to Connect. Congratulations on being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208572/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

My wife was diagnosed in June 2015, head of the pancreas. After Gemcitibine/abraxan she was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326762/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2020

Dear @kjrita, congratulations on your 4th year anniversary. I am so happy for you. This just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764730/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

I had a distal pancreatectomy. There really is no exact answer. Every person is different. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790819/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

Creon is to be taken with food, not in advance. If you are taking it along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983476/

Discussion: Creon and stomach pain

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I'd like to add my welcome, @sqlgirl13. I love your picture and hope you'll add it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809791/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

A bit of a tangent, but the gas and bloating from not having the Creon dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829226/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Hi Susan, Creon takes a long time to figure out! I also take one at night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257729/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

After initial ERCP stent about 6 months ago I felt much improved after a few days....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953137/

Discussion: Has anyone had a ERCP to deal with jaundice and nausea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Thank you for your welcome and comments. My husband’s mass was found because he was having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997345/

Discussion: Difficult Diagnosis

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 7:52pm

Hi! I was very fortunate to have the Whipple first before chemo. I was stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849330/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 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 didn't mention if they took your gall bladder. We've all heard that you can live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658755/

Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

Just my thoughts. If you are having Whipple, you are already in the top 20% or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100155/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 7:55am

I had a whipple April 2018. Everyone is different. They also took my gallbladder and also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275826/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2019

Thanks for the info on Creon. I used to take enzymes - for quite a while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857820/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023