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My husband had first treatment of gem/abrax today. Nice to be able to read of everyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165453/

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

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Posted: Oct 30 6:14pm

Also, when I thought I might have a cancerous nodule in my right lung, I asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173281/

Discussion: Has anyone had lung metastases?

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Posted: Nov 14 9:29am

This week CA19-9 it is 35. 3 weeks ago 31. Before that 36 and 44 so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174315/

Discussion: Has anyone had lung metastases?

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Posted: Nov 16 8:31am

Thank you for this information! When my PC metastasized, my suddenly within normal limits tumor marker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162436/

Discussion: Does a change in CA19-9 indicate change in tumor?

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Posted: Oct 25 7:38am

Yes, when my nodule grew 1.5cm in 6 weeks (after already measuring 1cm before), is when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173793/

Discussion: Has anyone had lung metastases?

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Posted: Nov 15 8:06am

Hello all, I'd like to know if anyone has been on Gemcitabene/Abraxane for a long time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174325/

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

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Posted: Nov 16 8:40am

Scan is key. My CA19-9 was 192 before surgery on February 9, 2024, I was resectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174320/

Discussion: Another CA-19 post...How do you not freak out when it rises?

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Posted: Nov 16 8:35am

Your numbers are still in the good range, but worth watching. The more often you test,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174621/

Discussion: Another CA-19 post...How do you not freak out when it rises?

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Posted: Nov 16 5:37pm

My husband had a virtual second opinion done with Cleveland Clinic. Would not recommend. The oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178171/

Discussion: How did you pick a hospital for pancreatic cancer care?

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Posted: 1 day ago

Just re-read my original post... and Dan's CA19-9 was over 39000 (not 3900 as I wrote)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131456/

Discussion: CA19-9 rise while on maintenance chemo

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Posted: Aug 27 12:15am

My 4th cycle was delayed due to low platelets. My oncologist reduced the concentration of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139290/

Discussion: Treatment delayed due to low WBC and platelets

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Posted: Sep 10 8:07am

That’s very good results. I also have the ATM mutation and I think, just based on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130928/

Discussion: Treatment for metastasis to the lungs?

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Posted: Aug 26 7:34am

CA19-9 is a non-specific marker. It is not exclusive to the PDAC form of pancreatic cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150704/

Discussion: elevation of ca-19 in benign appearing PMNs

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 2 10:25am

Hi Henry, This is a good network to connect to. I learn something every day from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143973/

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

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Posted: Sep 19 10:33am

If a couple doctors had gotten obsessed with my CA19-9 values, I might be cancer-free now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142191/

Discussion: Does a change in CA19-9 indicate change in tumor?

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Posted: Sep 15 9:06pm

My cancer is stage IV in the tail & is not operable. The not operable part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133852/

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

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Posted: Aug 31 9:51am

Thank you, StageIV, I always look forward to your sage advice! Yes, I’m aware of Keytruda...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131045/

Discussion: Anyone chosen palliative care? What are the last months/weeks like?

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Posted: Aug 26 9:37am

Prayers & positivity do help. Although I am 74 now, I was diagnosed at the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129870/

Discussion: No treatment or surgery?

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Posted: Aug 24 11:36am

Hello @pj27393 just as a reminder not a medical professional here, just a pancreatic cancer patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157290/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer: Not going well, need advice

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Posted: Oct 15 7:35am

I have two suggestions: * absolutely request blood tests for CEA and CA19-9. Any lab can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155736/

Discussion: Need help on this biopsy report and advice.

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Posted: Oct 12 8:48am

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