Pancreatic Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

First of all, everyone is different and their course of care and recovery is different. My...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2020

I contacted my healthcare provider last week after suffering a severe blow to my head when...

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Discussion: MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

I am doing quite well. It took time to heal and to be patient with myself...

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Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Hello @mariouk, Here is some information from a lab test website that explains what a lipase...

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Discussion: Benign or Malignant IPMN? What to do next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

I would urge you to seek a second opinion. As noted in previous post by me,...

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Discussion: How to evaluate a cancer doctor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

Update - Went in for chemo port placement, sent home first time because had not gone...

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Discussion: Recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancerous tumor - awaiting PET

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2020

Hello @donotgiveup and welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate your sharing your thoughts about treatment for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181857/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2019

Hello @tnt69 and welcome to the Pancreatic Cancer support group on Mayo Connect. I so appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954669/

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

I had adenocarcinoma did my chemo 8 rounds then 3 weeks of radiation at Mayo. Had...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Thank you for replying. This is for my son who developed chronic pancreatitis in his early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236326/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy: What can I expect?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

Warren - I read your note with sadness. I wish I had the solution...but like so...

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Discussion: Decided not to have surgery. What’s next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2 3:19pm

Hello, I have heard that there are targeted therapy clinical trials out there for a BRAF...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785691/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

@dutchman09 Oh my, that sure might explain the differing lab numbers, then, doesn't it!? Well, we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682554/

Discussion: Talking Frankly about Living with Advanced Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

Hello @dtalent I would like to join Colleen in welcoming you to Mayo Clinic Connect. I...

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Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

Hello, @mcendroski, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I appreciate you advocating for your husband's health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642200/

Discussion: CA 19-9 and pancreatic cancer: What do the numbers mean?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

Hello @annebauer19 I'm glad to hear that this conversation has been helpful to you. Yes, I...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2021

Hello-we will be meeting with Dr. Mahipal in person tomorrow. My wife and I are very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285186/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2020

Hi Tim, Welcome to Mayo Connect. Thank you for your kind words. My surgery was successful...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2021

I believe all of us who have had a front end Whipple have the same problem...

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Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

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