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I have seen a lot of people switched and see better results. I only completed 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903936/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

After 6 months on Folfirinox, I felt pretty good overall near the end of my one-month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947095/

Discussion: Side effects after completing Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

In hindsight, I'm downgrading the Folfirinox experience to a bit worse. I had forgotten about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875762/

Discussion: Giving hope: 5 year celebration pancreatic cancer-free

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

My sister completed the standard of care 12 rounds Folfirinox and her doc at Memorial Sloane-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039650/

Discussion: Is anyone on Capecitabine for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 7:12pm

Hi, I have stage IV at the head of the pancreas with mets to the liver....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194073/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Tail Cancer: No Symptoms Yet

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2018

Do you know if it must be used w Folfirinox? What if you tried Fol and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970587/

Discussion: Drug Doubles Survival Time - Saltikva

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

I would be interested in hearing from people that have gone through chemo (capecitabine)/radiation following Folfirinox...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976076/

Discussion: Your experience with IMRT (radiation) + capecitebine (oral chemo)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Were the surgical margins and lymph nodes all clean, making this just a normal "adjuvant" treatment?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913475/

Discussion: Unclear on whether to use GemCap or GemCis only for chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

One thing to add: because oxaliplatin is neuotoxic to peripheral nerves, Dr. Shah did alternating doses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835698/

Discussion: 12 months free of disease with clear CT scans: What is next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Aahh I tried the folfirinox But it landed me in the hospital so they switched me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816230/

Discussion: Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I didn’t have any side effects from Folfirinox other than peripheral neuropathy from Oxaliplatin. Dexamethasone was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946850/

Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I believe the oxiliplanton is party of the folfirinox 5 fu treatment. My dad was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955447/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

That’s so great! My husband’s is 22,000. He’s had just two cycles of Folfirinox so it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291700/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2021

Did oncologist say why? How many Folfirinox cycles have you had? 12 is listed as max...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885480/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi guys, Thank you very much for all replies! After checking, the pain comes from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000910/

Discussion: Nausea when eating during Folfirinox Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 12:50am

@drewgrebe just an FYI that the Folfirinox chemo my husband is receiving at our local hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296693/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2020

In my wife's case, the combinations which included platinum (oxalyplaten with folfirinox: cisplaten with gemcitibine/abraxane) were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718430/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Hi Colleen, thank you for asking. He's doing ok, just had his chemo consult and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915785/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

Welcome, @calitex. I moved your introduction to this intro thread: - Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062880/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5 8:14pm

I spoke with my oncologist today after receiving the news that my cancer had spread to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155186/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 11 3:28am