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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

I had the Whipple on 2/8/19. I can eat, even much more than I should considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257699/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

Hello @patti1952 The Whipple procedure was developed by a Dr. Whipple back in the 1930's. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208580/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2018

I would assume a pancrealipase was prescribed to address Pancreas Enzymes Insufficiency (EPI). When the dosage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739636/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

That seems like a LOT to remove if you don't have cancer. What are you/doctors hoping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239837/

Discussion: Having preventative surgery 3/4/2025: Have IPMN, not cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

I have also been taking Creon for about six years. It provides the enzymes to digest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244865/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: How to deal with anxiety of surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Yes my liver enzymes ( all 3 AST, ASP and ALK) have been slightly above normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401771/

Discussion: Elevated Liver Values after Whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

Hello, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 2019, had whipple surgery in May 2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285116/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2019

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