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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937293/

Discussion: Need advice! CT Scan shows Lesion on Pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

mmpace - I have adenocarcinoma (Stage 1b) at the head of my pancreas. I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927994/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Long story short: I did 6 months (12 rounds) of Folfirinox before Whipple for PDAC. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927882/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I was advised by a Mayo oncologist that after completion of chemo, I should involve CT/AP/P...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926808/

Discussion: What CT Schedule is Recommended for Recurrance Monitoring?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Are you getting any more imaging done on or before your 9/21 visit to Mayo? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926679/

Discussion: Spot on tail of pancreas: Going to Mayo for second opinion

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Thank you again for your advice and for sharing your personal experience! You have been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923328/

Discussion: Ductal adenocarcinoma, colloid (mucinous) type

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

@capricorn24 , You are very welcome, and I wish the best for your mom. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923290/

Discussion: Ductal adenocarcinoma, colloid (mucinous) type

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

I was initially diagnosed September 2021 and began chemo in November 2021. In October 2022 my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920927/

Discussion: Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Thanks for asking. The day after I last made a comment on this thread I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910450/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 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 think they can "generally" remove any element from your cocktail to address symptoms, they just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904381/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

I have seen a lot of people switched and see better results. I only completed 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903936/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

@masha123 , My neurologist just informed me last week that too much B6 or B12 can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892978/

Discussion: Seeking a second opinion

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

@dgoinvestments : May I ask whether chemo + radiation has made you NED, or whether you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891351/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

What do you do if your body does not emit tumor markers? CA19-9 and CEA show...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883204/

Discussion: What were your tumor marker results at time of stage 4 diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

I am stage III locally advanced and have done 5 weeks radiation and 6 rounds gem/abraxane....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881082/

Discussion: What to expect from Gemcitibine chemo/radiation?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Awesome, congrats, and thank you for the story and the link!!! Just a few of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878472/

Discussion: My HIPEC experience and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

@californiazebra , those are good points. In an email I received today from PanCan, there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867618/

Discussion: Recommendations for Pancreatic Cancer risk assessment and screening

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

Sorry to hear it. What type of chemo are you on, and when did you start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860461/

Discussion: So sick after first round of chemo: What can I do to help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage three in Jan 2021. Had Whipple surgery followed by 12 folfirinox...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856182/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

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