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Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I was diagnosed on June 13,2022 with pancreatic cancer. I was hospitalized and had the Whipple...

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Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

If you haven't already had your Appleby procedure, the best advice I can give if find...

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Discussion: Appleby Procedure (Distal Pancreatectomy With Celiac Artery Resection)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I had never heard of Capesitebine before my doctor prescribed it....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I did. After 6 rounds of chemo and the 3 week radiation treatment (higher intensity) my...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery of the tumor located on the vein of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Generally the combo regimen Folfirinox is used in individuals age 70 and under unless the patients...

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Discussion: 5fu/irinotecan vs gen/abraxane side effects in senior women

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 4:41pm

Hello, I am a caregiver for my husband Who has been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2019

7/8/2022 My husband gets very tired after chemo. Some nausea, but hasn't had any vomiting or...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 8:48am

Hey @loklcw, Looking for those pesky ‘what ifs’ in the future are really detrimental. Yes, the...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Ask for a shot of Atropine prior to them administering Irinotecan, which is the drug that...

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Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I had a Whipple 5/13/22 at age 70. Eating small amounts of food throughout the day...

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Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 10:04am

@minimia, With having any stent placements, just know sometimes they can migrate on their own causing...

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Discussion: Recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancerous tumor - awaiting PET

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2020

That's great!! Getting through Whipple is hard and you've done it, good for you!! Modified Whipple...

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Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 7:51am

Sorry to say that my brain is so muddled these days that I'm not sure I...

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Discussion: Nothing left to offer in the way of therapy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

I take Olanzapine every night. 10mg on day of infusion and next four nights. Then back...

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Discussion: Stage IV

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I hopeful the group can add some information on pain management. Because of bad reaction to...

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Discussion: Anyone using oxycodone to manage cancer pain? Please share.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 9:10am

Yes, I was upset with my PCP response and made it known. I’ve learned a lot...

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Discussion: Why CA-19-9 Test not included in annual lab tests

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Signs and symptoms included a bit of diarrhea, constant steatorrhea, stool color much lighter than usual,...

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Discussion: Anyone have high lipase and amylase before diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Thank you so much for this information. I actually had some labs done in the ER...

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Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

My husband was about 80% recovered from Whipple when they urged starting chemo. He is having...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

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