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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765882/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325566/

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,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/251911/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/289440/

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

k13, I posted this previously - and, it relates not just to Mayo but given any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886980/

Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326772/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

Hello @patti1952 The Whipple procedure was developed by a Dr. Whipple back in the 1930's. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208580/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2018

I want to thank y”all for this discussion. In early 203 I was diagnosed with stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130132/

Discussion: Anyone chosen palliative care? What are the last months/weeks like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

I have tried several times to reply to you. I am so appreciative of your extensive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971404/

Discussion: Anyone have a small pancreatic IPMN cyst that turned out to be cancer?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Hello, thank you for your prompt response! You are a better proofreader than I am! Yes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955367/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Have you gotten a 2nd opinion. There are many excellent cancer centers (I think including Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855709/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer stage 4: Mom moved to palliative care

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

@loklcw. Lori @loribmt provided really good information and discussions on Mayo Clinic Connect where other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742855/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

@mkl8425 I have had both pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. This is what I experienced. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220998/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer or overreacting

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

@stageivsurvivor - What was your immediate, post Whipple chemo treatment 12 years ago? What was/is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067006/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I am under care at Atrium Health Levine Cancer. My oncologist's training includes work at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051818/

Discussion: Nanoknife for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

I would ask the docs who are about to perform your EUS on Wednesday if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988920/

Discussion: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) with symptoms

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

She is having good results from Folfirinox so far after 6 infusions. Before her 5th infusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984463/

Discussion: Drug Doubles Survival Time - Saltikva

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

To clarify here, Dr. Christopher Wolfgang is an outstanding surgeon but not the world expert. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353908/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer relapse

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 11:41am

Hello! Welcome to the Mayo board. I also have stage 4 inoperable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033958/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

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