Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

1,384 total results

Comments (1,258)

My PET scan and CT scan did not show my tumors until the surgeon was attempting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834555/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

I have a similar story. I have been NED for 10 months. Now my markers are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834417/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Diagnosed in May of 2022, I have inoperable stage IV (tumor is in tail and involves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833212/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Can you tell me what type of scans you had and how often. I do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818971/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

I went into full remission after chemo, though there was a diffuse area in the pancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818879/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Gamaryane I have state 3 dx april/22. I have done gemcetibine/ abrazane stopped in Aug and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807999/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hi Helena, How are you doing on the gemcitibine/abraxane treatment? My husband finished 2 months on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752614/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

TPL: I had Whipple surgery less than 3 days after being diagnosed and started chemo 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732579/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Hello @beachdog I appreciate you offering some perspective to the CA19-9 numbers as it relates to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642306/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

Thanks for the reply. Her reaction to the first GAC treatment was so strong that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611788/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer recurrence at 2 years: Treatment change

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2021

@afaqsworld, I bet you're stressed. That's understandable. One step at a time. Worry rarely solves problems,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291698/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2020

Hi @afaqsworld, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291693/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2020

My husband was diagnosed in Nov 2017. He start chemo in Dec 2017. He had 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291677/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2020

Hi Colleen, Thank you for asking. My mom has done quite a bit and is still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285199/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

Assuming he's doing it under medical advice, probably just fine. Congratulations to him. I haven't reduced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508134/

Discussion: Chemo now once a month instead of twice a month, good or bad idea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 12:54pm

@mcharlesfrancis agreed. My husbands CA19-9 was very elevated after he developed jaundice, they discovered his bike...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492139/

Discussion: Concerned about increase in CA 19 score during treatment

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 6:40pm

Ashley2235, Thank you for sharing your story about your nodules. It gave me hope, and congratulations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460738/

Discussion: Waiting for results of possible metastatic nodules: Second miracle

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

Hello, I was diagnosed with locally advanced PDAC in July 2024, with an ~4cm tumor in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450871/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

I have the same problem-my CA19-9 has been fluctuating as high as 6255 and as low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437379/

Discussion: CA 19-9 high but no malignancy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

My husband was diagnosed with PanCan in April 2022. He underwent a chemo regimen but turned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431846/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

1
…
34
35
36
37
38
…
63

Follow

10250

1 hour ago

Digestive Health

Follow

18648

1 hour ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

6913

5 hours ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Follow

5800

6 hours ago

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Follow

3186

9 hours ago