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My husband is having the Whipple procedure in April at the Mayo Clinic in JAX. Who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033867/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Hello @novak120 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Congratulations on nearing the end of your chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/593387/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2021

He is on medicaid/care and Mayo only accepted him due to an emergency visit. One week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743863/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

If you can get medical marijuana i highly recommend it! All my doctors at mayo rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280314/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

I highly recommend you get a second opinion at a Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374892/

Discussion: Whipple surgery for 81 year-old mom

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 9:12am

Can you please elaborate on getting your treatment at a local hospital,…were they prescribed by Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307016/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 18 2:20pm

I had my Whipple surgery 4/24 at The Mayo and two weeks later readmitted for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233396/

Discussion: Has anyone had post Whipple stomach issues ?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 6:01am

Dr. Truty is one of the top pancreatic surgeons. My advice to you is to call...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886521/

Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Yes. I have had extreme pain. Couldn’t eat. Couldn’t sleep. Major fluid build up in abdomen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/338027/

Discussion: Should the cysts be looked at sooner

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2021

UPDATE ON MAYO VISIT FROM 9-21-23 Husband met with dr at the gastro section at mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935111/

Discussion: Spot on tail of pancreas: Going to Mayo for second opinion

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

It really is a crap shoot. At first I took Creon and it hit me like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878484/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

@jschuck, you're in good hands at Mayo Clinic, especially since your husband is dealing with cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745018/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

@sbrake811 I agree with @colleenyoung. You need to ask Dr. Nigorny to find out why he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/306630/

Discussion: Radiation for pancreatic cancer, locally or at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2020

@dc4444 I wish I had answers to all your questions. In my experience, each patient has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166072/

Discussion: Talking Frankly about Living with Advanced Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

Thank you for your advice. I am going to Mayo in Rochester and am very confident...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846731/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Hello @italice and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so sorry to hear of your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604141/

Discussion: What chemo did you have with stage 4 pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2021

So sorry but you are wrong. My spleen was removed in 2007 with a third of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344815/

Discussion: Pediatric neuroblastoma in the pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 12:47am

Thank you. I take the same dosage and can’t understand why I am not gaining. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878188/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I'd be happy to join another thread and share my HIPEC experiences. I am working on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875493/

Discussion: Struggling with my MD's style

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

You're so right Kevin. The emotional and psychological impact of cancer is often overlooked. But cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676344/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 30, 2022

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