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Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I had eight rounds of folfirinox and my tumor did shrink about 35%, but it was...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 2:10pm

I have to say I am a bit surprised by the 30-40% who opt out of...

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Discussion: Decided not to have surgery. What’s next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3 6:22am

I had my Whipple in early February of 2018. Goofed up by trying to eat too...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2019

Good morning. My pc was stage 1b - they caught it early. This is a long...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2019

I take Zenpep, 40,000 units with meals and 10,000 units with snacks. I tolerate cooked oatmeal,...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

My surgeon said my cancer level would be 1-3 as they have not found any other...

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Discussion: Why surgery first vs chemo/radiarion first?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 8:56am

My husband was also told surgery was not an option. Tumor in tail of pancreas, but...

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Discussion: Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 4:23pm

Hi, everyone. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2014. My Whipple was performed...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

Breki, It is wonderful you are still here. Blessings to you and thank you for sharing...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I appreciate your updates as I have chosen not to have anymore treatments. I asked the...

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Discussion: My Sister's Battle with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 7:17am

I had lost 30 pounds (diet + exercise + cancer) prior to my Stage-2 PDAC diagnosis,...

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Discussion: Extreme loss of appetite since starting chemo for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

Thank you for the information. A few things to note. I am already diabetic. And I...

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Discussion: Why surgery first vs chemo/radiarion first?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:51pm

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer, with spread to 8 lymph nodes. I also...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

Hi Im 63 and I had the Top part of my Pancreas Removed as it was...

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Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2022

Thanks for your comments, and the suggestion to try to reach Mark Truty. I have to...

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Discussion: "Tight" feet and laser therapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

Hello- I was diagnosed with stage 2b adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas in May...

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Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

To touch on a couple of points you mention- I suffered fro chronic diarrhea all through...

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Discussion: CA 19-9 and pancreatic cancer: What do the numbers mean?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

Hello: This sounds very familiar to me. It will be 18 years this coming January that...

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Discussion: Help with getting better after Wipple procedure

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

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