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Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

For bloating and gas, the OTC products Phazyme and Gad-X with Simethicone are helpful. If consuming...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I showed my oncologist the Pancreatic Enzyme Formula (by Pure) Supplement Facts sheet and he said...

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I am 4 weeks from my pancreas and spleen removed. It was brutal. But dealing with...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

Losing weight after Whipple surgery is common, I’ve lost 30 lbs over eight months while on...

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Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 9:30am

I was prescribed Vital Nutrients pancreatic enzymes by the naturopathic doctor when I was first diagnosed....

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

Thank you for your reply. After the attending the EATING & NUTRITION w/PANCREATIC CANCER seminar, I...

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Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Hello @mohammed01 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern about your father's continued...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Hello, On December 13 I had a distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen for an...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I had a whipple in 1978 so remember recovery is kind of hard. But, I do...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2021

I had an appointment with a different gastroenterologist and he told me to stop Ceron and...

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Philv On weight loss not much. Ive talked with a few nutritionists but they really werent...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

@hopeful33250 I had Whipple done 4 months ago. Lost 30lbs. Diarrhea, very weak, even can’t get...

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Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 7:55pm

Since I was 10 years old and realized what diabetes was doing to my Grandfather, I...

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Discussion: Problems with Dehydration: What do you do to keep hydrated?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Good Afternoon Leighs2011, I am curious how you were able to determine you did not need...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2022

Back on the thread topic, enzyme replacement... Since starting the new year and new co-pay year,...

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Creon needs to be optimized for each meal. Following the “general” recommendation of your prescriber may...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 5:56am

Abraxane (nab-Paclitaxel) is not typically used as monotherapy. For metastatic cancer, it is used in combination...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2025

Please do try a food journal. I have done that and now know exactly what will...

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Discussion: Color me confused (2 questions)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

There aren't a lot of options for pancreatic enzyme products. There's Creon and Zenpep which is...

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2022