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Was your CA19-9 ever elevated over 35 U/mL? PDAC tumors secrete CA19-9 but 10% of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897649/

Discussion: Contrast and MRI: Did you have a reaction? How was it handled?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

It was eight weeks. Week one was in the hospital. Week two was at home and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882960/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Yes, I use Signatera. It picked up a liver metastasis that I had ablated 2/21/22. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881630/

Discussion: Signatera testing: Has anyone had this done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I never used to eat meat or fats or sugar ugh. Everything has changed. I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871374/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

@upstairs17, that must be hard news to swallow. I think you are wise to learn about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856481/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Hi! I was very fortunate to have the Whipple first before chemo. I was stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849330/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

I was diagnosed last October with the same thing. A 2 cm tumor. Head of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828329/

Discussion: Dad at 61, discovered to have 2cm localized at the head of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

I am going to address this as best I can with the the information from your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630926/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

@gamaryanne Thanks for your response and the positive thoughts! The details of your trial experience(s) are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346988/

Discussion: Negative Turn in a Long Journey

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Your situation sounds just like mine. I had whipple in February 29,2024 at MSk in NYC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319578/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

Thanks for your reply. Very helpful to me. Just so I understand you had the whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319450/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

My cancer was discovered Jan.17,2024 and had Whipple at MSk in NYC on2/29/24.Cancer was 2mm on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317125/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

The new medicare out of pocket max is $2000 a year for prescription drugs. Sorry to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269471/

Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2025

Sounds like your partner is in denial. Knowing a loved one is going to die, is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202896/

Discussion: Need help in how to talk to partner about my cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

Hi joiedevivre, How are you and your husband doing? My husband is out of the hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179259/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Your post is helpful. I am going to try 3 Zenpep at all meals. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124132/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024