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Hi all, I guess I should post an intro since I jumped in with other posts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285194/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

@reme51 I actually decided to go on GemCap, even though it is not normally used for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471602/

Discussion: Anyone had success with gemcitabine and capecitabine (GemCap) chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

I am the wife of a recently diagnosed (1/2/26) pancreatic cancer patient. He started Folfirinox on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536352/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 7:53am

I had my first 5-FU round on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. In my pre-infusion IV, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868104/

Discussion: So sick after first round of chemo: What can I do to help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

Re neuropathy, talk to your oncologist about skipping the oxaliplatin after some treatments. In my case,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955291/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I definitely have some small new tumors on the MRI 2 weeks ago, and one in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311237/

Discussion: Anyone familiar with the clinical trial RMC-6236? Or how to enroll?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2025

I am going to address this as best I can with the the information from your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630926/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

The Whipple procedure respects the head of the pancreas-the section which contains the vast majority of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079316/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Hello @linsu, I see that you recently joined Mayo Connect. You are asking good questions about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492357/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 28 7:28am

I'm the OP on this thread, and I just finished my third chemo treatment today. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864866/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hello. Today is my 4-year anniversary of my pancreatectomy, removal of spleen and part of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764692/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

Hi @lar38 - I weigh a bit over 200 #'s and have taken 3 (36,000) Creon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293238/

Discussion: Total pancreatectomy challenges

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

I was scheduled for 21 days on and 7 days off. Oral meds were 3 500mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143729/

Discussion: Surgery Follow-up and pathology report

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I guess I am the only one who has not had any trouble eating. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151404/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I've had six surgeries for chronic small bowels obstructions since 2002. My intestinal tract shuts down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479961/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 11 5:36pm

@kuba Am so sorry you and your husband are going through this, hugs! Sounds like your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911803/

Discussion: Stage 4 pancreatic cancer progression: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148426/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I am so relieved to hear those two concerns have been resolved in your favor. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/163993/

Discussion: The Roller Coaster Ride of Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2019

I recently met with a rheumatologist who did not think that my bile duct dilation was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803477/

Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

@jrgblue, I'm echoing and underscoring what everyone else has written: Stage IIB is NOT a death...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971971/

Discussion: Is stage 2b pancreatic cancer a death sentence? Advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

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