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@rwr, and everyone, I'm a total newbie here with this, and shocked and scared. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989493/

Discussion: Monitoring a Pancreatic Cyst?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

A random add-on thought: The first actual symptom I might have attributed to PC was brittle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986872/

Discussion: More Tests Required?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hello crickard70! Are you the one who had a total pancreatectomy around Nov. 21? I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971744/

Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

CBD-6.5 mm My paternal uncle died at age 75 from pancreatic cancer( I don’t have details)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970331/

Discussion: Anyone have a small pancreatic IPMN cyst that turned out to be cancer?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

I've read you can go up to 6 months with some stents in the common bile...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958944/

Discussion: Has anyone had a ERCP to deal with jaundice and nausea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

I think I'm in the same situation as you, but maybe a little worse. I meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955275/

Discussion: My cancer returned after 2 1/2 years: Nervous removal of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

According to my husband’s Oncologist, oily stools mean an increase in Enzymes is needed. He had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934777/

Discussion: Lots of oil when going to the bathroom?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

Lots of questions. Best to write them down in advance. Ask doc if you can record...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911792/

Discussion: Which questions should I ask my surgeon? (I think Whipple is likely.)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

i just had whipple surgery 5 weeks ago and I am still miserable with trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906499/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Two sides of an interesting debate, between two prominent physicians at a cancer conference: Dr. Jordan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893891/

Discussion: How to find Clinical Trials for Pancreatic Cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Here is the story of Kay Kays who is a 29 year survivor of pancreatic cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886323/

Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

I had a distal pancreatectomy and spleenectomy at Mayo in November. Surgery went well, just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881744/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

I am between 4’10’ and 4’11”. I used to be all of 5’. But I’m 84...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879830/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I don't have the numbers handy but my glucose and lipase were both abnormally high 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871721/

Discussion: Terrified I have pancreatic cancer due to my symptoms and history

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Those two scenarios (insufficient margin despite pathology saying clean, and the possibility of remnant pancreas turning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870526/

Discussion: Giving hope: 5 year celebration pancreatic cancer-free

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

@k13 , When I looked at my lab results, I spotted a note that the CA19-9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870162/

Discussion: Continuing work during chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

@nvan22 , Have you been tested for diabetes since you were diagnosed or had your Whipple?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870066/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866422/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

My Whipple at resectable/stage2 was done after 6 months of "Total Neoadjuvant" FOLFIRINOX, with Total/Neo meaning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855532/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813677/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023