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Before distal surgery I was at 91 and after surgery I was 8. Following 12 sessions...

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Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

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Posted: Oct 22, 2023

@marciakaye, such a tough situation. You might wish to connect with other members in a similar...

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Discussion: Recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancerous tumor - awaiting PET

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Posted: Jan 11, 2020

Ask your oncologist about Floforinox. It’s a different chemotherapy. See if oncologist thinks it’s an option...

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Discussion: Nothing left to offer in the way of therapy?

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Posted: Jun 2, 2023

thank you all for responses. I am at a major cancer center- Dana Farber/Boston. And yes,...

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Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

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Posted: Jun 29, 2023

@di341 there are excellent pancreatic oncologists at John’s Hopkins. As recommended previously , it is very...

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Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

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Posted: Aug 30, 2023

@markymarkfl Remember Chemotherapy likes to follow the laws of physics or Newton - “what goes up...

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

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Posted: Mar 5 12:02pm

I still have my doctor at DF in the loop. All my scans and reports are...

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Discussion: Pancreatic cancer: How do I decide which hospital is best?

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Posted: Jan 18, 2023

@kayhaun, it is wise to ask questions about the possibility of new treatments being studied. Where...

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Discussion: Ivermectin and cancer: Is it being used on cancer patients?

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Posted: Nov 10 11:08am

Thank you. We are awaiting results of the gene testing. Good to know about your experience...

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

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023

When I was about halfway through my 12 cycles of the Folfirinox chemo, I asked my...

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Discussion: Clinical Trials: they are not designed only to be a “last resort”

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Posted: Sep 13 7:47am

I was identified with the ATM gene mutation. I had ovarian cancer in 2007 and DCIS...

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Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

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Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Karthik Giridhar, medical oncologist offer this information: - High-dose vitamin C: Can it...

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Discussion: Has anyone used or heard of high dosage Vitamin C IV to treat cancer?

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Posted: Jul 23, 2023

Thanks, Nae. Here’s the link to the study for anyone interested - A Study to Evaluate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690134/

Discussion: Anyone had Pancreatic Cancer in the head of the pancreas?

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Posted: Mar 16, 2022

That is my next step / asking about clinical trials; I just feel like a get...

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Discussion: Has anyone heard of DNA methylation clinical trials?

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Posted: Jul 17 9:16am

I understand your situation of the oncologist not being of much help in finding a suitable...

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Discussion: Treatment options for pancreatic cancer stage 4?

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023

@cathyras, if you would like to inquire about a second opinion at Mayo Clinic, here's how...

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Discussion: Question on Chemo: How often? At Mayo or locally administered?

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Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Could you elaborate on the differences? I am in CT too, and My husband is being...

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

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023

I’m aware of the age restriction on clinical trials from my position as a research patient...

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Discussion: Pancreatic lesion 89 yr old dad. Dr not sure if he can be treated.

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Posted: Apr 1 1:32pm

Of course you are scared. I had my stage four diagnosis in March and I am...

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

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Posted: Jun 11, 2022

Yes. lymph node involvement seen in pathology report. Two full courses of chemotherapy Treatment (Folfirinox and...

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Discussion: Anyone had pancreatic cancer mets to lymph nodes only?

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Posted: Jul 18, 2023

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