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My whipple was preformed almost 9 1/2 years ago and lost over 100lbs within a few...

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Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2021

I was prescribed Vital Nutrients pancreatic enzymes by the naturopathic doctor when I was first diagnosed....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

I don't qualify for the Whipple, but I can relate to being so sick after chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860963/

Discussion: So sick after first round of chemo: What can I do to help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I worked with a naturopathic doctor (holistic health professional) and an acupuncturist and had one to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833488/

Discussion: Navigating the chemotherapy window between treatments: Your tips

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Hi Phil, I am 66 and was diagnosed in August 2022 with stage 1b pancreatic cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782168/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi, I have been in & out of the hospital the entire year for weeks with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661562/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2021

My husband did not have symptoms. The cyst in the head of the pancreas was found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275547/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer arising from IPMN pancreatic cyst

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

Your post is helpful. I am going to try 3 Zenpep at all meals. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124132/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

She was taking Creon. Started taking around her 8th folfironox cycle (she had 9 total) then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208586/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Yes thank you, I have read all of the posts and the one from @nogginquest provides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/195033/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV and in partial remission

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2018

Hello I have a tumor that is wrapped around the arteries. Dr Truty at Mayo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997972/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

So I have dealt with this but I found the trigger. I have celiac disease plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227917/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 4:34pm

Hi, My experience has been that my CA19-9 numbers have gone up and down, most recently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908005/

Discussion: CEA and CA19-9 Results as Predictors of Treatment Outcome

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

My husband gets very tired after chemo and some nausea, but hasn't had any vomiting or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107113/

Discussion: severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

My husband was hospitalized for the tremendous pain from pancreatic cancer tumors last month. He had...

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Discussion: Anyone had plexus nerve block for cancer pain?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I couldn’t have a Whipple because my tumor was wrapped around a major artery. He would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012643/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Hi! My father has been on this regimen since March. He had a marked decrease in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882545/

Discussion: Clinical trial (third line treatment) lurbinectedin and irinotecan

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

It's not an easy journey. I just finished my sixth Folferinox treatment and it is very...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

After having Whipple surgery and 12 folfirinox treatments in 2021, my pancreatic cancer recurred in 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011623/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after 6 months of G/A chemo treatments

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

I took 36,000 3x per day for the first 8 mos. Then took papaya pills when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951990/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023