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Thank you beths77. I have had my symptoms exacerbated by stevia, so that is not an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917711/

Discussion: Chocolate &/or sugar cravings Stage IV Pancreatic AdenenoCA

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Oh it was quite the journey. 1 st surgery was July 31,. I was on standard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909810/

Discussion: Experiencing pancreatic fluid leakage post-op: How long does it last?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I also have the same stomach problem. When it is serene I drink broth to rest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907466/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

@aceman66 Chronic constipation 5 weeks post-Whipple is surprising to me; I'm almost jealous! Seriously though, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906524/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I was on a supplement for pandemic enzymes, company is Megeagetics. My oncologist was against it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896499/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I started on Creon about five years ago and was taking one 24,000 capsule per meal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884159/

Discussion: Return of exocrine function?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

For me it’s been the enzymes. My weight never changed during chemo, plus I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878685/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

The following document on how to eat after Whipple surgery is provided by the registered dietitian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870470/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

I have burping with and without eating and flatulence as well. As you mentioned, this can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857730/

Discussion: Long standing symptoms and nothing on CT scan: Does it happen often?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

in reply to @hopethereisnothing . What makes you think that you have pancreatic cancer? Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854683/

Discussion: Long standing symptoms and nothing on CT scan: Does it happen often?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

More answers might start to roll in after dark. I'm not a doctor, so I'm hesitant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854439/

Discussion: Long standing symptoms and nothing on CT scan: Does it happen often?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

Hi. I don't know if I belong in this group yet, but I have a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836626/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I had Whipple in Feb 2021 followed by folfirinox (12 treatments). The surgery left me wth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835530/

Discussion: Treatment options for pancreatic cancer stage 4?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I have been struggling taking Ceron, stomach cramps all over discomfort. By mistake I took a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828343/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

If his general health is good, and Whipple is successful, he may be around for years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826294/

Discussion: Dad at 61, discovered to have 2cm localized at the head of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

It's important to get to the root of the weight loss. Is it that he's simply...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286607/

Discussion: Severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

Symptoms could vary widely depending on location of tumor (if any) and type of cancer. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265311/

Discussion: What were your symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

Did they do a biopsy on the liver spots, or only the pancreas? What was my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968827/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with pancreatic mass — What questions to ask?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

What you were told is an unscientific method and nothing more than a best guess. How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125353/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

He needs enzymes. Creon is one of the most widely used enzymes that will help your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367356/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

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