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Layla, That is great news to hear of the major shrinkage and to hear the CA19-9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999180/

Discussion: Nausea when eating during Folfirinox Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 5:40pm

Beachdog our stories continue to align. My husband 's ca 19-9 has also been rising fast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291703/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2021

Yes, I completely understand the nausea as I had nine chemo (FOLFIRINOX) treatments prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874177/

Discussion: Calming the gut brain

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Oxiliplaton. I’ve never heard of that. I just go in get hooked up and a nurse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955341/

Discussion: Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I had the whipple prior to having chemo. It brought my ca 19 9 down from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036388/

Discussion: Husband’s CA19-9 plunged by 90%

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 9:26am

I had Folfirinox. 12 treatments. I had an allergic reaction to Irinotican. My throat started to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981480/

Discussion: Tumor can’t be removed: What are chances of survival now?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

I can't speak to the vaccine, but I did ask my oncologist last week about Nalirifox....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017816/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:36am

Good morning! I appreciate the time you took to read my very lengthy post and your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955635/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi, My husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer two months ago. Like so many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285291/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2021

My husband's second Folfirinox treatment was Wednesday, 9/27. A few hours later, he had a fever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941787/

Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Cold therapy has been around for awhile getting its start in the colon cancer space. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996871/

Discussion: Neuropathy in feet after completing Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 4:30am

Hi @lizduffey , Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Folfirinox is definitely not "the only" treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967233/

Discussion: Anyone have any experience with clinical trials or immunotherapy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Feb 2021 and had a robotic pancreatectomy. I then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763990/

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

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Posted: Oct 21, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845724/

Discussion: Skin sensory sensitivity

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Posted: Apr 19, 2023

I accept that your surgeon is experienced and highly rated, but what concerns me is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972799/

Discussion: Question about surgery plan: Did you stop chemo months before surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

Hi Marcia - I have read your story and offer my sympathies for what you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058856/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 1:05pm

Thank you for sharing your story. My husband was diagnosed with Stage 1B, as well, at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031311/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 7:19pm

I have lived in California for about 40 years. I am 70 years old previously in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062798/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5 4:37pm

I am so grateful for your posts and encouragement on this site. I had 20 sessions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957815/

Discussion: Question regarding “dead” tumor

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Here was my situation when diagnosed in 2012. The CT showed the tumor in the head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955930/

Discussion: Abort chemo Rx & go straight to surgery while I am still Stage 1?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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