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If a stage-4 patient has already been told, "There is nothing else I can do" by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297680/

Discussion: Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer and supporting my son's choices

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5 4:53pm

Hello, yes. The plan was SBRT 5 rounds on small module in my lung then 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285834/

Discussion: NED: the highs and lows of No Evidence of Disease

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 7:27am

I had 12 bi-weekly mFolfirinox over 6 months between Oct 2021 and May 2022, Whipple in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287627/

Discussion: Celebrating Life after Pancreatic Cancer!

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 2:40pm

I'm sorry to hear that about your husband and the lung cancer vs. pancreatic cancer. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289691/

Discussion: Lung cancer with unrelated pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 12:37pm

Hello 199 Noted that you have been on gemcitabine/abraxane for over two years, and you had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195990/

Discussion: Who else has had Gem-Abraxane chemo regimen and for how long?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

thank you @gracect for posting that. My husband just started that combination a couple months ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194214/

Discussion: Who else has had Gem-Abraxane chemo regimen and for how long?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Based on my knowledge coming from clinical research and a pancreatic survivor that has listened to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194047/

Discussion: Recurrence after Whipple, Folfirinox and radiation (SBRT)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

There’s a Mayo Clinic in Florida, but if you want things to happen quickly with rising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193035/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Relative

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

We didn't know enough to get things faster when my husband was first having problems. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192916/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Relative

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Let me update that post. Following a short chemo vacation (3 weeks) my CA19-9 numbers went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192126/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

cyrus, What trend is your CA19-9 on?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190368/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

CA19-9 of a single reading is not of much value at this point. It is only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188261/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

Hello, My 73yo dad was diagnosed last month with a 2.9 lesion on the head. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188229/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Hi Carrie! Seems like radiation has worked for you so far. Do you monitor your CA19-9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187902/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Some other random thoughts: 1) In the time you have between now and surgery (or chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182439/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis: Have questions about treatment options?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2024

@sheridanb -- Are you thinking of a different ctDNA test like the Guardant 360 or a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220628/

Discussion: Signatera CT DNA Test: What numbers have you seen on your tests?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 12:27pm

Hello Dr., What percentage of the time does chemo actually obliterate an existing tumor or lesion,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312436/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Q&A with Dr. Stauffer, Mayo Surgeon: May 29

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25 10:14am

I'm sorry you and your husband have joined this club. It is sad and scary. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246086/

Discussion: Support for caregivers: I feel helpless not being able to fix things

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 3:40pm

Symptoms could vary widely depending on location of tumor (if any) and type of cancer. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265311/

Discussion: What were your symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 11:04pm

@gamaryanne I take it you weren’t on any blood thinners before your Naliri? How are you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302310/

Discussion: Blood Clots from Chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 12 8:38am

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