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What a nice answer! Not being able to drive all these months(because of pain pump surgically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961880/

Discussion: What support groups, resources help you to come to terms with pan ca?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Hello, I have the same chronic dirreah. It's been a problem for about five years. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227853/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 3:25pm

I have good news. The PET scan showed no evidence of disease. Blood tests came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137912/

Discussion: Surgery Follow-up and pathology report

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Fwiw, I had almost no experience of metallic taste (just a ittle, on infusion day), and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921192/

Discussion: He starts chemo: Now what do I expect?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

@howleegirl , If you feel like you've got his dose of five 6000-unit capsules (30000 units...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860961/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I just received a call from my radiologist. My treatments start tomorrow (Thursday, March 19). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285151/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2020

Is there any way they can lower the dose of the modified Folfirinox? Originally my MD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896820/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

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

Hello crickard70! Are you the one who had a total pancreatectomy around Nov. 21? I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971744/

Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

My wife had surgery 2/20/20 which removed 60% of the pancreas, gaul bladder, spleen, 23 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257742/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2020

I had the Whipple on 2/8/19. I can eat, even much more than I should considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257699/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

Hello, my father had chronic pancreatitis and had to go through the Whipple procedure as it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173084/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

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

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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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

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

My wife the patient. PADC, Stage 4, Tail. Now 4 months Folfirinox chemo. Let the doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286278/

Discussion: Support for caregivers: I feel helpless not being able to fix things

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 5:18pm

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