Pancreatic Cancer: Discussions | Page 33

Great advice. I would add that an MRI might be called for in 3 months. I...

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Discussion: Need advice! CT Scan shows Lesion on Pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

mbcfl - For what it's worth.... Similar to you, I was recently (May 2023) diagnosed with...

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Discussion: Abort chemo Rx & go straight to surgery while I am still Stage 1?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi @gjbrx66 , were you referencing a reply to me? If so, sorry for the delayed...

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Discussion: Anyone have a small pancreatic IPMN cyst that turned out to be cancer?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

My layperson's sense is that all four elements of FOLFIRINOX work in concert to stop the...

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Discussion: Oxaliplatin: What are the effects of dropping it from FOLFIRINOX?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

How recent on colonoscopy to elevate CA19-9 Thank you

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Discussion: Why CA-19-9 Test not included in annual lab tests

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

My situation was similar in that I had a 2.0cm tumor located in the tail of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906217/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I see your response now to @hawk32 that you are having full removal now. So the...

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Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I am a 2 1/2 year survivor of pancreatic cancer had the Whipple, chemo and radiation....

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Discussion: Pancreatic cancer spreading to liver

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Yes, I was diagnosed Jan 2021, had Whipple in Feb 2021, had 12 folfirinox treatments between...

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Discussion: Dilaudid for pancreatic attacks.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

I chose chemo after my surgery though my surgeon offered it before as well but I...

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Discussion: Side effects after completing Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

I had a pet scan one week ago and also bloodwork and the ca19 was at...

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Discussion: High CA-19 4,500

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 8:09am

You're very welcome. Wish I had better answers, but I'll give you what I've got: 1)...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 11:32pm

The recurrence was at the surgical site (vessels leading to liver and in a lymph node...

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Discussion: Radiation therapy after 6 months of G/A chemo treatments

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 11:48am

@ashley2235 , How long has it been since your surgery? How often are they following up...

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Discussion: I'm back: increasing CA19-9 was accurate indicator of recurrence.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 12:10pm

CA19-9 is a protein shed by some cancers. Other cancers have other protein markers (my friend...

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Discussion: Is anyone on Capecitabine for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 12:00pm

The plan from the start of treatment had been 12 cycles of folfurinox followed by 28...

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Discussion: Is anyone on Capecitabine for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 8:38am

@waltsocal , 1: I'm getting Cisplatin on top of the G+A. Just had 1 year anniversary,...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 9:50pm

Forgot to mention I’m Stage 4 now, so I’m my case with my genetics the ca19-9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007932/

Discussion: Is anyone on Capecitabine for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 3:02pm

Sorry, Waltersocal I originally read your question in my email and didn’t see there were additional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018069/

Discussion: How to interpret recent PET scan results

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 2:57pm

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