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My husband was also told surgery was not an option. Tumor in tail of pancreas, but...

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Discussion: Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

The Whipple procedure respects the head of the pancreas-the section which contains the vast majority of...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I appreciate your updates as I have chosen not to have anymore treatments. I asked the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832537/

Discussion: My Sister's Battle with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Breki, It is wonderful you are still here. Blessings to you and thank you for sharing...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hi, everyone. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2014. My Whipple was performed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285113/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

I was diagnosed with stage 1 adenocarcinoma of the pancreas in March of 2023 at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478721/

Discussion: Just diagnosed stage 1 pancreatic. Anyone treated without surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 9:45am

Thank you for the information. A few things to note. I am already diabetic. And I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093629/

Discussion: Why surgery first vs chemo/radiarion first?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I had lost 30 pounds (diet + exercise + cancer) prior to my Stage-2 PDAC diagnosis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866422/

Discussion: Extreme loss of appetite since starting chemo for pancreatic cancer

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Posted: May 25, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer, with spread to 8 lymph nodes. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793937/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

Hi Im 63 and I had the Top part of my Pancreas Removed as it was...

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Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2022

I had the Whipple this past June at age 71. I did not have cramps or...

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Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

Hello- I was diagnosed with stage 2b adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas in May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794898/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Have she tried to drink Boost or Ensure. Creon help me alot when I was first...

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Discussion: New stage 4 diagnosis for my wife

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

Thanks for your comments, and the suggestion to try to reach Mark Truty. I have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916452/

Discussion: "Tight" feet and laser therapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

To touch on a couple of points you mention- I suffered fro chronic diarrhea all through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718612/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

Your Mother is definitely a fighter and survivor in what she has gone through. During my...

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Discussion: Advice needed about my Mom

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Lots of questions. Best to write them down in advance. Ask doc if you can record...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911792/

Discussion: Which questions should I ask my surgeon? (I think Whipple is likely.)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I'm now 11 months post-Whipple, which I had 8 months after my first PC diagnosis. I...

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Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I will share my story below. My question to you is what are you seeing or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238926/

Discussion: Anyone have/had BD-IPMN (branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Hi there, I´m a 66 yrs old man currently residing in Chile where I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035941/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

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