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I showed my oncologist the Pancreatic Enzyme Formula (by Pure) Supplement Facts sheet and he said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901543/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I get Creon from Abbvie Assist for free each month. You email them, they send you...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

If you go to the Creon website, there is a link for co-pay assistance. I think...

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Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Yes if you go to the website for Creon they have a free savings card to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917260/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Hello crickard70! Are you the one who had a total pancreatectomy around Nov. 21? I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971744/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

My results after 5 days hiding the over the counter enzyme replacement tablets…they seem to work...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in jan 2021. I have had Whipple surgery...

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Discussion: How do you deal with Chronic Diarrhea and Pancreatic Cancer treatment?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Thanks for sharing. I too have all kinds of trouble with Creon that I'm taking for...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

After my husband had a Whipple surgery, he was put on creon. I picked up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813980/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

May I ask how much creon are you taken per meal? Do you have bloating, belly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971188/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Exactly! Being alive is what matters! I am also on Creon, b/c most of my pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866063/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with pancreatic NET stage 1

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 24, 2023

How long can you go on Creon capsules ? Hubby taking it 25000 3 times a...

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Discussion: Creon capsule too large to swallow: Any tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

As for the expense of pancreatic enzymes…..I have used Creon and am now using Zenpep. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986745/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

@lgk2948 If you are not able to get reduced cost through the Creon website, you might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953290/

Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

if you can contact me I may be able to help. My wife passed away July...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

My sister tried getting Creon from our small town pharmacy and they want $1500!!! stupid crazy!...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

My husband is 76 which scares me for him to go through with this. He take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082849/

Discussion: Anyone had pancreatic whipple surgery with a portal vein resection?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Thanks. PC has made me diabetic type 2. I will have to learn how to balance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985313/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I’m so sorry she’s having so much trouble. I take up to 4 Creon pills every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981949/

Discussion: How to deal with stomach problems

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

My wife isn't a good barometer for judging the effectiveness of digestive drugs. She only has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736735/

Discussion: How can I help my husband face the possibility he may not survive?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

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