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Hello, I am a caregiver for my husband Who has been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2019

There are five Rx pancrealipase brands sold in the US- Creon, Zenpep, Viokace, Pertzye and Pancreaze....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Hello everyone, I joined this group in early June and am grateful for the information and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394547/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Just an update. I got my results back from my endoscopy on my pancreas & they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396758/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

Recommendations and restrictions regarding physical activity post-Whipple surgery will vary by surgeon so that is the...

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Discussion: What restrictions, if any, are in place 6 weeks + after the Whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Hello, I am in the same situation as you. Except we have have cats 😼. My...

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Discussion: Support for caregivers: I feel helpless not being able to fix things

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

@carfbuch I agree! Leave well enough alone. Glad to read that I’m not the only one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402987/

Discussion: Elevated Liver Values after Whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

I found an excellent Nutritionist. She taught me so much about Creon. How much you can...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I was told by my surgeon that I should try to eat things that I’ve had...

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Discussion: What to eat after the Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

I was diagnosed with ampullary cancer a few weeks before my 58th birthday. They only biopsied...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342729/

Discussion: Ampullary Cancer -Chemo first or go right to Whipple

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

I add my welcome, @stillaround. I agree with @jlharsh to mention the side effect on constipation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404716/

Discussion: Creon - am I taking too much or too little?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

Not taking any OTC digestive enzymes, just normal non spicy or oily dishes.

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

What OTC digestive enzymes do you use?

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

I would also like information on anyone taking pure enzymes I am on Freon and horrible...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

May I ask what treatments /surgeries youve done? Im stage 3 non resectable.dx April/22 Did gemzar...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

After sudden stomach issues for a month and change in urine color I got blood work...

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Discussion: Chemo not working. What to do next??? Please help!!!

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

Thank you so much for replying and for all the helpful links! I been reading everyone’s...

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Discussion: Help with getting better after Wipple procedure

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Hello @loklcw I would like to join the others in welcoming you to Mayo Clinic Connect....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742977/

Discussion: Benign or Malignant IPMN? What to do next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

I was diagnosed in 2012 with stage III borderline resectable pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PACC) in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726298/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

Some of the tests they may/should order include an upper endoscopy, CA19-9 blood test, possibly CT,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673824/

Discussion: Concerned: I'm beginning to suspect I have pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

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