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I posted the following on another thread and copied it here. I just finished my third...

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Discussion: Navigating the chemotherapy window between treatments: Your tips

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

In 2023, I went to the internal medicine department, then the gastroenterology department, then the MRI,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199247/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that your sister is having a difficult time with the chemo. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954826/

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

I am a 1 year survivor of mucinous pancreatic cancer with 2 lesions on my liver....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952822/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer spreading to liver

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Thank you for your kindness. My friend, a former rheumatologist, has made some suggestions to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790960/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I recently reconnected with my former Rheumatologist who offered me some sage advice about my liver/pancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771856/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

He is very unhappy. He feels this is not him anymore. He is 6,4”, use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630879/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

@happyjack , I'm glad your doctor wants to talk some more before jumping into surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083109/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I contacted my healthcare provider last week after suffering a severe blow to my head when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756290/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

One thing you can expect is for things to be different than before pancreatic cancer! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917812/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

@kirdyk , Have they done any genetic testing on your dad (germline and somatic) to determine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967219/

Discussion: Switch from Folfirinox to Gem/Abrax due to non response

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Hi there, My name is Sherry, welcome to Mayo Connect. I don't know if it will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791088/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

I had similar experience and went home with a feeding tube for about two months. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240288/

Discussion: Has anyone had post Whipple stomach issues ?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:16pm

Here's an update: Whipple operation scheduled on 4th March 2025 Pre-admission tests on 11 Feb 2025...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228299/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 7:06am

Hi, my most difficult symptoms have been digestive related (intermitent diarrea, stomach pain, weight loss, poor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036548/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

I take Zenpep, 40,000 units with meals and 10,000 units with snacks. I tolerate cooked oatmeal,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938390/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

I worked through the 24 months of chemo of alternating cycles of Folfirinox and 5-FU/Leucovorin given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869793/

Discussion: Continuing work during chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

If you optimize Creon (see https://digestthis.ca) and no improvement in watery bowel movements, two causes come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007242/

Discussion: Watery stool after Whipple surgery

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Hi I am a 64 year old male living in Sydney Australia. In May 2023 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992632/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

My pancreas lesion was 5.5cm x 3.5 cm when I first got diagnosed and my liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991624/

Discussion: Can cancer spread from EUS-FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024