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@colleenyoung I am coming to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion on a recent diagnosis of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1415550/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 1:52pm

@katieliz here is the link to get a second opinion at Mayo: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442765/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 4:23pm

@stevebjerke Hi and welcome to Mayo Connect. What was your diagnosis that requires chemo and immunotherapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435084/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 10 8:50am

@fdh Hi and welcome to Mayo Connect. How was your cancer diagnosed? Do you know specifically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435165/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 9:57am

@deborahz Great outcome, glad to hear! Hopefully ruch66 above will read this! Mayo is really a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442689/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 2:53pm

Maybe a few things to consider, Will the Whipple procedure will be done robotically? The hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448335/

Discussion: How long is the average hospital stay for Whipple surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 27 12:44pm

@ruch66 Hi and welcome to Mayo Connect. Others have provided some of their experiences. What other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442769/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 4:28pm

@hopeful33250 We are sticking with the team we have. We have an excellent doctor with extensive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412192/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 9 5:51pm

pp22, Are you saying you are going to Mayo (Rochester) ... I'm not sure what "outside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781135/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

@bobs1973 Hi and welcome to Mayo Connect? Do you know what type of pancreatic cancer he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423323/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 25 3:02pm

@yellie welcome to Mayo connect! So happy you joined us 💜 I had the whipple and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454584/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6 3:11pm

@mikewdby, here's more information about Mayo Clinic rankings and pancreatic cancer care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatic-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20355431

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910928/

Discussion: What are Mayo’s Current Success Rates per Various Stages?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

@tomrennie did not know I could be seen at Mayo, and quickly, for a second opinion....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442797/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 5:14pm

Such a good question, @maryvallis512. I've added this discussion to the Visiting Mayo Clinic group as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318181/

Discussion: Packing for our trip to Mayo Clinic. What to bring?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2020

Good luck with discussing with your oncologist at Mayo. I contacted my sister's previous oncologist at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983858/

Discussion: Drug Doubles Survival Time - Saltikva

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

@shewade Hi and welcome to Mayo Connect. How was the mass determined to be a reoccurrance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412198/

Discussion: How fast does adenocarcinoma grow??

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 9 6:00pm

Yes, Mayo Clinic does Whipple surgery. Dr. Truty is a lead oncology surgeon at Mayo Clinic....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970352/

Discussion: Where is best place to go for second opinion for stage 4 pancreatic?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

Yes I am at Mayo in rochester with Oncologist in my Hometown and in Rochester. 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980079/

Discussion: Tumor can’t be removed: What are chances of survival now?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

If I was was going for a second opinion I would choose Mayo Rochester……Mother Mayo”. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958695/

Discussion: Where is best place to go for second opinion for stage 4 pancreatic?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

For me, the biggest issue was insurance, as Mayo was not a covered provider. Once I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305138/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 16 5:55am

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