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Good to have "company" in other folks dealing with pancreatic CA. I started this journey The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257722/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

Re staying at the infusion center, of course it's up to you and him. In our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920755/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Thank you! Yes I'm expecting tough sledding with the Folfirinox, just gotta do it! Answers to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042740/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Thank you beths77. I have had my symptoms exacerbated by stevia, so that is not an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917711/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

I was diagnosed w stage 4 pancreatic CA January 2nd this year. Because of small liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280300/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2019

I will say prayers for your healing and return to good health. 22 years ago, suffering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958224/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hi Helena, I started being treated with gemzar & abraxane in June, every 2 weeks &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919868/

Discussion: Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Thank you so much for the quick reply beachdog! John's Whipple included removal of the pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326771/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

@ayeo , I was diagnosed 3.5 years ago with resectable PDAC at age 58. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218572/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: How to deal with anxiety of surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

Just a personal comment about the Whipple: after surgery, you expect to get better every day,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192189/

Discussion: Having chemo: What can I expect during and after Whipple surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

I'll be 71 next month, stage 4, inoperable adenocarcinoma in the body and some abdominal lesions,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915113/

Discussion: Unclear on whether to use GemCap or GemCis only for chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Opinion...on the numbers. That is very well put for this question. From my reading over the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718498/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Thanks to you all! I survived in OK shape. The MD reduced the dosage to 80%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849120/

Discussion: First chemo tomorrow--tips, suggestions, cautions?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

@cbeard1 I started 6 mos., 12 sessions, of Folfirinox in Oct. of '23 after a diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536512/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 10:23am

Ask your doctor about cholestyramine powder. It's a prescription, at least mine was. Also, everyone else's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195205/

Discussion: Does anyone with pancreatic cancer have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I experienced diarrhea from the Irinotecan component of Folfirinox which targets fast dividing cells which the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788349/

Discussion: Diarrhea tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Hi, I'm @mscarano and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2019. However, biopsy was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285263/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2020

Hello Ben, (@benr) and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm so glad that you posted about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255396/

Discussion: Pancreatic NF-NET stable since 2005 - surgery or not?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Mar 18, 2019

Move fast! Get the Invitae germline DNA test done asap by anyone who will order it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966169/

Discussion: Indeterminant cystic lesion in the pancreas....where to go from here

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Hi @mnewland99, thank you so much for your reply! Very encouraging and that is so helpful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259522/

Discussion: Stage IV Adenosquamous pancreatic ca: finished SBRT, what's next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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