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I’ve had Whipple surgery and chemo for stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I also take creon and...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

After my Whipple, I endured nearly daily diarrhea and sudden urgency. One of my surgeons suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901424/

Discussion: Post Whipple Surgery incontinence - Underwear?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

My sister is going through this mental struggle now that the physical struggle is slowly getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794190/

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

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

We did meet w/Dr and she has postponed any treatment for one month to see if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907831/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

I was diagnosed as IIb. Symptoms were nausea, diarrhea, and I was unable to control my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208575/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2018

Hi, I read your post and had some questions, my mom is starting Chemo next week,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958291/

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Similar here: With bigger meals, usually 1 creon before, 1 during, and 1 after works for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860468/

Discussion: Still losing weight: Does timing of Creon help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

There are several different drugs in the treatment, all with different side effects. My oncologist prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797392/

Discussion: Immune system after Folfirinox: What precautions are necessary?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986924/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796539/

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908558/

Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742871/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101482/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285120/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105107/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911630/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

The appointment went well, I think. The oncologist brought up testing before I did. His take...

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Discussion: Surgery Follow-up and pathology report

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

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, 2024

@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