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Both about 1.2x1.0cm. Surgeon is of the opinion that the one on the abdominal bed is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222650/

Discussion: Sharp increase in CA19-9

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 10:12pm

Hello, My husband was just diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in October.... we didnt even know... he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245994/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 1:04pm

CA19-9 is a non-specific marker. It is not exclusive to the PDAC form of pancreatic cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150704/

Discussion: elevation of ca-19 in benign appearing PMNs

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Hi Henry, This is a good network to connect to. I learn something every day from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143973/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

If a couple doctors had gotten obsessed with my CA19-9 values, I might be cancer-free now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142191/

Discussion: Does a change in CA19-9 indicate change in tumor?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

My 4th cycle was delayed due to low platelets. My oncologist reduced the concentration of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139290/

Discussion: Treatment delayed due to low WBC and platelets

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Just re-read my original post... and Dan's CA19-9 was over 39000 (not 3900 as I wrote)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131456/

Discussion: CA19-9 rise while on maintenance chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

That’s very good results. I also have the ATM mutation and I think, just based on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130928/

Discussion: Treatment for metastasis to the lungs?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

@sheridandb, I have a somewhat similar situation, however I’ve been on GAC chemo maintenance since January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129093/

Discussion: CA19-9 rise while on maintenance chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

I needed some dental work done, however I’m not in any significant pain so my dentist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127254/

Discussion: Dental extraction and chemo treatments

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Hello gamaryanne, I love your metaphor of trying to beat tumors as “whack a mole”! It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092402/

Discussion: Questions about SBRT radiation therapy targeting liver mets

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I was NED (per MRI 1 month post-Whipple, and per 2 Signatera tests and 1 Galleri...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084466/

Discussion: NED (no evidence of disease) and back to terrified again: Anyone else?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Thank you for your support. I had a 4 month break from chemo but my CA19-9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079464/

Discussion: Video Visit with Oncology Doctor

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

@pdacbrca2 , CA19-9 is a helpful indicator but can't be taken as the only indicator. Fortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076049/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

IIRC, he had really bad reactions to Folfirinox, and a partial response to Gem+Abrax. Along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075424/

Discussion: Apparently my friend's cancer has spread: How can I help him?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

Thank you again for sharing your experience. Before chemo Dan had exercised daily for decades and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063714/

Discussion: Anyone have light headedness from chemo (folfirinox)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2024

Hi Ashley, I had 1 lymph node that test positive out of 25. 4.5 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061314/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061179/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

my initial post, writing on behalf of my son in law, age 58, diagnosed with 0ancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052027/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Good afternoon, My husband has Stage IV pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to the liver, perineum,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049656/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024