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I am sorry to hear about your husband's surgery complication. I know that must have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977873/

Discussion: Tumor can’t be removed: What are chances of survival now?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

@lgk2948, it might seem to make sense. We need oxygen to live, so more oxygen is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956972/

Discussion: Oxygen therapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

With pancreatic cancer being a challenging cancer to treat, it is best to be treated at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138153/

Discussion: Which hospital of excellence?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 8 8:03am

@michaelhunn7474 , Surgery might still be an option, but it depends on how much spread there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949997/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer spreading to liver

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

THANK YOU Colleen for sharing this thread with me. It meant a lot. Yes, I’m still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980054/

Discussion: Monitoring a Pancreatic Cyst?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

I have the (g)BRCA2 mutation and was the first patient accepted into the RucaPANC clinical trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921289/

Discussion: Questions about maintenance chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

I'll offer a short, quick answer based on what I know, and let the expert follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005435/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer spread to the liver: What's next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 6:16pm

Coming from a career in clinical research that included cancer, I too assumed 12 cycles was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171286/

Discussion: Can we get cancer insurance after diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 1:40pm

How does all this tie in to medical insurance, especially if you're under 65? Except for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975782/

Discussion: Is anyone else with cancer getting disability?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

DISCLAIMER: I HAVE ZERO MEDICAL TRAINING!!! Just some experience navigating this path. Everyone with a family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080874/

Discussion: How do you know if your cancer has genetic mutations?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 4:44pm

The vast majority of clinical trials have an upper age limit ranging between 75 to 85...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043691/

Discussion: Pancreatic lesion 89 yr old dad. Dr not sure if he can be treated.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 12:30pm

Hello, I’m so sorry you are going through this. As you know, my Mom also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791664/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer stage 4: Mom moved to palliative care

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Hello gamaryanne, I love your metaphor of trying to beat tumors as “whack a mole”! It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092402/

Discussion: Questions about SBRT radiation therapy targeting liver mets

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 10:27am

thanks for that connection. I usually do try and write down my questions for drs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888114/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with total parenteral nutrition with PC?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

@katiegrace , My CA19-9 was at 677 when I began chemo (Gem+Abrax+Cisplatin) for the post-Whipple recurrence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952124/

Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Continued reply; forum apparently wants smaller pieces... Regarding clinical trials: It can be a frustrating experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967222/

Discussion: Switch from Folfirinox to Gem/Abrax due to non response

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Lots of helpful new discoveries are happening to increase the understanding of why pancreatic cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107193/

Discussion: Clinical Trials: they are not designed only to be a “last resort”

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 2:03pm

mayoconnectuser1, “Don’t be lulled into sense of being cancer free” is terrific advice and one if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026609/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 9:16am

That is an absolutely wonderful response and another reason (in addition to your BRCA2-positive status mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076658/

Discussion: CA 19-9, sensitivity and responsiveness to treatment

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 28 5:18pm

@stageivsurvivor , THANK YOU for posting that link to Gould's paper. It's a goldmine full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876630/

Discussion: Struggling with my MD's style

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

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