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I was diagnosed at Banner Hospital in Arizona but did not find out the biopsy results...

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Discussion: How to get admitted by Mayo Clinic without delay?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Hello hopefulandpositive, I had the Nanoknife procedure eleven months ago. Like your husband, I was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048965/

Discussion: Nanoknife for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 11:06am

@pendesk8 , like you, I also don't understand why the PARP inhibitor is not given in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982093/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

You will get a lot of very different answers to this one. Some avoid sugar at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939430/

Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Thanks again markymarkfl. Few more questions popped up from the "home team"...LOL 1. May I ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007896/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 1:43pm

Wow, sorry @markymarkfl -- just saw this! My GI doc recommended an MRI with and without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991282/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 9:40am

Once chemo induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) has manifested, treatments are for alleviating discomfort. If the peripheral...

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Discussion: StageIV with Peripheral Neuropathy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 5:11pm

@stageivsurvivor , THANK YOU for posting that link to Gould's paper. It's a goldmine full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876630/

Discussion: Struggling with my MD's style

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

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

@robee , You're very welcome, and... I might lean toward the opinion of MSK over a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954152/

Discussion: Has anyone had Folfirinox stop working and had to start a new chemo dr

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

I went through a lot of angst about work when I was diagnosed with stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919355/

Discussion: Multi-part question (chemo brain; returning to work)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

@wheatley asked, "I keep hearing that if you switch to another chemo treatment that will eliminate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958907/

Discussion: Where is best place to go for second opinion for stage 4 pancreatic?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

hi- I too am researching how a healthy diet can "starve cancer." I have ordered Jane...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853224/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer - Has anyone had experience with Metabolic Oncology?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Re neuropathy, talk to your oncologist about skipping the oxaliplatin after some treatments. In my case,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955291/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I haven't yet tried any of my quack remedies (transdermal creams and foot baths with Vitamin-B...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898001/

Discussion: Seeking a second opinion

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Everyone is different, but we have hope things are moving for the better as medical options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911770/

Discussion: Stage 4 pancreatic cancer progression: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I had been told by one oncologist that "GCA" (Gem+Cis+Abrax) was a particularly nasty combo, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854023/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

@hubby11 , Given the data you present, I totally understand being terrified. I can't put a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011570/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 9:55pm

Thank you stageivsurvivor for your reply. Congratulations on being a 10+ year survivor. You have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730417/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

First of all, everyone is different and their course of care and recovery is different. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275835/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

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