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My husband is 84 with inoperable localized neuro endocrine pancreatic cancer. How long does chemo extend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780457/

Discussion: Chemo not working. What to do next??? Please help!!!

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

Hi Scooter, I can imagine you are very worried about your sister and the swings in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628342/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2021

@terease after telling us the MRI MRCP test results, the Dr. told my brother who was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740916/

Discussion: I am terrified about my mom MRI MRCP test results

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

@helenar, I am sending you hugs and prayers that this is all working for you and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755087/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer - No signs of spread, Whipple Candidate

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

Sort of in the same boat. Diagnosed June 13th of 2022. Had Whipple surgery Stage 3....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793943/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

Symptoms: cramps, pain radiating from front right rib cage to back, nausea, digestive problems, tired, elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708988/

Discussion: They found pancreatic cancer a month ago.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2022

My body doesn’t make CEA or CA 19-9; totally non-existent even with biopsied cancer present. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925971/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

I too have become obsessed with my CA-19, but repeatedly told by doctors to relax. Do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142277/

Discussion: Does a change in CA19-9 indicate change in tumor?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 16 7:30am

My husband is in the gem Abraxane plus pamrevulab and of the Precision Promise trial. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756544/

Discussion: Is anyone participating in a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

To Stage 4 Survivor Had your cancer metastasized to liver ? My husband’s has and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774258/

Discussion: Help Finding Clinical Trials

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

For what it's worth, my original oncologist seemed to write me off when I got my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968928/

Discussion: CA19-9 Test: How often to test?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

Wow! @mommacandy , that drop in the CA 19-9 is remarkable. Fabulous news! Hope things remain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983027/

Discussion: CA-19 numbers continuing downward

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I can't speak to your specifics, but can describe my own situation. I am stage 4,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972272/

Discussion: Oxaliplatin: What are the effects of dropping it from FOLFIRINOX?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

k13, Some questions? - where is the tumor? - what size is the tumor? - how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797893/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer: How do I decide which hospital is best?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

I am also starting this same regimen on December 11. Just completed 12 cycles of FOLFOX....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972123/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Husband is doing well, as well as can be living with cancer. Thank you for asking....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174713/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Wonderful to hear that even though she would not benefit from surgery, there are alternate highly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815358/

Discussion: Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

granite, When you say no effect re chemo regimen, do you mean no evidence of shrinkage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785020/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending you support. I’d be interested to find out why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939590/

Discussion: CA 19-9 Levels - What is High Enough to Cause Concern for Prognosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

When you say marker-do you mean the CA 19-9 marker? My husband (stage 4) has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848729/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer warriors I hope you get great news like me

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023