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@capricorn24 , You are very welcome, and I wish the best for your mom. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923290/

Discussion: Ductal adenocarcinoma, colloid (mucinous) type

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

I was initially diagnosed September 2021 and began chemo in November 2021. In October 2022 my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920927/

Discussion: Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage three in Jan 2021. Had Whipple surgery followed by 12 folfirinox...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856182/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

I think they can "generally" remove any element from your cocktail to address symptoms, they just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904381/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

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

@masha123 , My neurologist just informed me last week that too much B6 or B12 can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892978/

Discussion: Seeking a second opinion

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Thanks for asking. The day after I last made a comment on this thread I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910450/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

@dgoinvestments : May I ask whether chemo + radiation has made you NED, or whether you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891351/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

@gamaryanne and @ncteacher -- Your comments are right on, LOL! I have chemo on Fridays and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944227/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

My mom started chemo about 6 weeks ago. The Dr. says it is to give her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941478/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I would ask the docs who are about to perform your EUS on Wednesday if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988920/

Discussion: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) with symptoms

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Well, there is a gap between last chemo and surgery of normally four weeks. (Ask about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989222/

Discussion: How important is rising Ca19-9 if CT is stable re: having surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

StageIV survivor, Thank u for your most informative response. After 4.5 of completing my chemo treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992463/

Discussion: Can cancer spread from EUS-FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 11:53am

They were not able to get a good biopsy of my tumor so it was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983046/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

It is hard to evaluate progress of people because as you said every patient is different....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969885/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with stage 4: Is this a normal progression?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

markymarkfl - May I ask what your CA19.9 level was immediately before your Whipple? I'm scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985509/

Discussion: What are the symptoms to look for for pancreatic recurrence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

(Sorry for context, but I was typing my reply when the last two above were submitted,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978120/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

To marienewland: Just to follow-up; I've been going to the Leonard Cancer Institute in Mission Viejo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999563/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 1:09pm

Morning again, I was just reading up on the Keytruda - which was approved by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000091/

Discussion: What are the symptoms to look for for pancreatic recurrence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 11:25am

Thank you for the feedback. My CA19 just came back and it is now at 410...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000070/

Discussion: What are the symptoms to look for for pancreatic recurrence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 10:54am

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