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I had eight rounds of folfirinox and my tumor did shrink about 35%, but it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027500/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

The new medicare out of pocket max is $2000 a year for prescription drugs. Sorry to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269471/

Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 2:25pm

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

Dear Victoria, My prayers for you so that everything goes well. I was diagnosed just at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135347/

Discussion: IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

Since your Whipple procedure, were you evaluated for Exocrine Pancreas Insufficiency (EPI)? Resecting the head of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189684/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I had my Whipple in early February of 2018. Goofed up by trying to eat too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275827/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2019

Hello everyone, and thank you for allowing me to join this discussion. My journey with pancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168048/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

I don't know because I chose to do all three. I was diagnosed with ampulla of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278213/

Discussion: Ampullary Cancer: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 8:36pm

Good morning. My pc was stage 1b - they caught it early. This is a long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257716/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2019

My surgeon said my cancer level would be 1-3 as they have not found any other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095036/

Discussion: Why surgery first vs chemo/radiarion first?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I take Zenpep, 40,000 units with meals and 10,000 units with snacks. I tolerate cooked oatmeal,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938390/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Have she tried to drink Boost or Ensure. Creon help me alot when I was first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343122/

Discussion: New stage 4 diagnosis for my wife

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 1:18pm

Wow thanks for your excellent comments! I love to hear how your wife has made it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269571/

Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 5:05pm

My husband was also told surgery was not an option. Tumor in tail of pancreas, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103104/

Discussion: Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

The Whipple procedure respects the head of the pancreas-the section which contains the vast majority of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079316/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I appreciate your updates as I have chosen not to have anymore treatments. I asked the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832537/

Discussion: My Sister's Battle with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Breki, It is wonderful you are still here. Blessings to you and thank you for sharing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808187/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hi, everyone. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2014. My Whipple was performed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285113/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

Thank you for the information. A few things to note. I am already diabetic. And I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093629/

Discussion: Why surgery first vs chemo/radiarion first?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

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

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