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What issues are you having with digestion? Are you taking enzymes? Have you changed your diet...

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

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Posted: Dec 29, 2024

That’s interesting. I stay away from processed foods as much as possible, I read every label...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

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Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Thank you for the link. I did find that and the info seems a bit foggy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174154/

Discussion: Tell me anything you know about ALT Phos

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Posted: Nov 15, 2024

I also am not a doctor, but have experience with a loved one, so take this...

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

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Posted: Oct 15, 2024

My tumor was found as a result of it blocking off my bile duct. It first...

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Discussion: What are we looking at?

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Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I take Zenpep as well and utilize Nestle’s program. I’ve taken Creon and not noticed any...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

@cb4ca how long have you been diagnosed with PBC? It’s been a year since I was....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127485/

Discussion: Has anyone had any experience taking the drug Ursodiol?

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Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Generally the combo regimen Folfirinox is used in individuals age 70 and under unless the patients...

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Discussion: 5fu/irinotecan vs gen/abraxane side effects in senior women

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Posted: Jul 13, 2024

My husband celebrated his one year Whipple surgery in February. He had a “rarest of rare...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

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Posted: Apr 11, 2019

I found an excellent Nutritionist. She taught me so much about Creon. How much you can...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

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Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I did not notice any difference. The dosages per capsule are different. I just took the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048427/

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

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Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Are you currently taking any digestive enzymes? One thing that you may want to consider before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048412/

Discussion: Anyone experiencing malabsorption?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

You might also try other FDA approved pancreatic enzymes. There are about six. I switched from...

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

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Posted: Apr 10, 2024

I hindsight, I wish my CA19-9 reading of 33 from a different lab had triggered more...

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Discussion: CA 19-9, sensitivity and responsiveness to treatment

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Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Congratulations on your weight gain and no diarrhea…. Can you share what foods and enzymes/dosage you...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Thank you, judithbramson12, Do you think the Zenpep was the cause of the diarrhea and the...

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Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Markymarkfl Thank you for sharing such helpful insight and guidance! As an update, I did go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018462/

Discussion: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) with symptoms

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Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Thank you to everyone on this posting chain. All the information given I found extremely helpful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990088/

Discussion: Monitoring a Pancreatic Cyst?

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Posted: Jan 2, 2024

@yellowdoggirl1 , Your first discovery of pancreas offers your best opportunity to avoid a bad outcome,...

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Discussion: Monitoring a Pancreatic Cyst?

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Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Thank you for this helpful info. I had asked my GI about genetic testing and he...

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Discussion: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) with symptoms

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023