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@tpl @bede joined the Pancreatic Cancer group just days before you. I have moved your posts...

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Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

@mayoconnectuser1 I have the same thought process -- all the what ifs flood my mind at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840380/

Discussion: When to "stop"

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Another glimmer of hope: Dr. Truty did a laparoscopy on my mom and I just read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815662/

Discussion: Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Like you, my diagnostic lap was negative. I have adenocarcinoma, 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989238/

Discussion: How important is rising Ca19-9 if CT is stable re: having surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

brookie, To decide, personally, I would need more information. Where is the tumor? What size is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847283/

Discussion: Prognosis Stage 1 chose not to have treatment: What can I expect?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

beths77, Go to Mayo Rochester as soon as possible - do not wait for your local...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807432/

Discussion: How to engage with Mayo Clinic for Pancreatic Cancer for husband

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Hi Colleen, Had a Pancreatitis attack in July and with CT scan they said nothing about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697950/

Discussion: CA19-9 decreasing post surgery: Chose active surveillance over chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

I had tests done this morning at Mayo - Rochester to see how things went after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285213/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2020

First, let me wish you a Happy New Year filled with total recovery and no worries....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989596/

Discussion: How important is rising Ca19-9 if CT is stable re: having surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 9:01am

nunz12, So very sorry to hear of your SIL's circumstances - pancreatic cancer is so devious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773796/

Discussion: Treatment options for pancreatic cancer stage 4?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

I am so happy for you, the whole pancreatic journey is hard enough. Keep up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829216/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Thank you for responding and glad this is helping you and continues to help. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829217/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Hi there! I had my pylorus preserving Whipple on February 9th. Type (determined after surgery) was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042598/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:19am

My sense is the lack of malignant cells from a fine needle aspiration may not rule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777538/

Discussion: CA 19-9 high but no malignancy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

Thank you for this reply, I appreciate it! My husband is currently on a maintenance-type dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681674/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

I am not a medical professional, but the blood work work numbers are important for assessment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923442/

Discussion: Ductal adenocarcinoma, colloid (mucinous) type

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

my husband has locally advanced pancreatic cancer. After he had 6 treatments his tumor which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642050/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2021

My husband's CA 19-9 was very very high when he was originally diagnosed (34,000!). But his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883973/

Discussion: What were your tumor marker results at time of stage 4 diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

MRI showed cancer has metastasized to liver and abdomen! Now stage 4! After surgery in April...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973304/

Discussion: Pseudo cyst / CA 19-9 trending up

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

My husband was diagnosed in September 2022. He was a candidate for Whipple which was originally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854139/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023