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My name is Phil, I'm 79 years old. Was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in June of...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

I would get hiccups also a day or so after treatment. I was prescribed Baclofen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168057/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4 2:14pm

@cindee60 Pancreatic cancer is scary. I was diagnosed 5.years ago. My symptoms included severe abdominal discomfort...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280292/

Discussion: Can someone help...terrified: Need info on pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2019

Frankly I'm afraid to try as I start radiation treatments this week and I don't want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315354/

Discussion: How are others with pancreatic cancers managing diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2020

in reply to @geraldine1961 I too have the dilation of the pancreatic duct, as well as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856406/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: What to do?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

I can’t understand some of your terms. Also, I am on Zenpep, not Creon. One thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885424/

Discussion: Color me confused (2 questions)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

I’m being treated at Mayo Clinic in Jax, FL. I go every four months for followup...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033858/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 8:09am

Just wondering how you are making out these days. My husband is still struggling to gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922081/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Thank you for the quick response. It is actually for my husband I typed it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280293/

Discussion: Can someone help...terrified: Need info on pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2019

@rtw007 my wife was diagnosed at stage 3 in 2019 and immediately started folfirinox (including 5fu...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611507/

Discussion: What chemo did you have with stage 4 pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2021

My husband celebrated his one year Whipple surgery in February. He had a “rarest of rare...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

I should have mentioned also, that the dietary supplement shakes don't always work. Everyone wanted my...

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Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

I would be interested in hearing from people that have gone through chemo (capecitabine)/radiation following Folfirinox...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976076/

Discussion: Your experience with IMRT (radiation) + capecitebine (oral chemo)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I had my pancreas, gallbladder, and spleen removed 3 months ago. Initial recovery in the hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957221/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I was reading with interest the reports on pancreatic cysts. I have one that is being...

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Discussion: Pancreatic cyst

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

@beachdog, @fassbinder, @marvinjsturing, and others. I know you have all been discussing supplements to help with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208595/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

P.S. to my reply to you. If you take 2/3 Imodium each day. When are you...

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Discussion: Post Whipple Surgery incontinence - Underwear?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

I don’t know what worked. The Imodium did make a difference. Maybe increasing the Zenpep helped....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033408/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 11:32am

My husband just finished his Chemo treatments w/ Folfirinox 3 weeks ago. He had the Whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946924/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I have good news. The PET scan showed no evidence of disease. Blood tests came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137912/

Discussion: Surgery Follow-up and pathology report

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 7 2:43pm

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